ASSESSING TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK PERCEPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS AND CREATING HEALTH EDUCATION TOOLS USING THE HEALTH BELIEF MODEL

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2018-05
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Wilcox, Kyeesha
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University Honors College, Middle Tennessee State University
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Background: Studies (Amuta et al., 2016; Reyes-Velazquez et al., 2011) have shown that male and female students differ in health behaviors and have low perceptions of type 2 diabetes (T2D), although illness prevalence is rising within this age group (CDC, 2017). Objective: To understand MTSU students’ view of T2D and to provide relevant health education tools to students. Questions: This project asked, ‘Are any specific health behaviors associated with low risk perceptions of T2D?’ and ‘Does college students’ responsiveness to gender-based health education tools differ by gender?’. Methodology: a) illustrating eight gender-based health education tools and b) administering an electronic survey. Results: Fast food intake was significantly associated with low risk perceptions of T2D. Posters 5-8 found significance in responses among male and female students. Conclusion: MTSU students have relatively low health behavior and risk perceptions of T2D. Results should be used to target specific genders and their health behaviors. Word
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college students, type 2 diabetes, health, belief model, risk perceptions, graphic design, health communications, health belief model
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