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.

Jeong-Hui Park

Assistant Professor University of Oklahoma

Jeong-Hui Park, PhD, is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma, following her doctoral training at Texas A&M University and postdoctoral research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.