Making the connection: social networks and type 2 diabetes among Black/African American men: mixed-methods study protocol

Abstract

Protocol for a convergent mixed-methods study (n=1,200 survey + 65 longitudinal interviews) to examine how social networks shape T2D self-management among Black/African American men; integrates Network Episode Model, Social Support, Social Capital, and discrimination frameworks; measures include egocentric network composition, interaction, SDSCA, DCP, SED, DASS-21, AUDIT-C, eHEALS, and EDS.