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Prev Chronic Dis
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Zlot, Amy I. ; Bland, Mary Pat ; Silvey, Kerry ; Epstein, Beth ; Leman, Richard F. ; ... More +
Zlot, Amy I. ; Bland, Mary Pat ; Silvey, Kerry ; Epstein, Beth ; Leman, Richard F. ; Mielke, Beverly Less -
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Introduction

People with a family history of diabetes are at increased risk of developing diabetes; however, the effect of family history of diabetes on health care provider practice and patient behavior has not been well defined.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 2005 Oregon Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a state-based, random-digit–dialed telephone survey, to evaluate, among people with diabetes, associations between family history of diabetes and 1) patients' reports of health care provider practices, 2) patients' perceived risk of developing diabetes, and 3) patients' behaviors associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Results

Compared with respondents at average risk, respondents with a positive family history (strong or moderate familial risk for diabetes) were more likely to report that their health care provider collects family history information about diabetes, discusses the risk of developing diabetes or other chronic conditions, and makes recommendations to change their diet or exercise behaviors to reduce the chance of developing diabetes. Respondents with a strong family history of diabetes were 5 times more likely to be very or somewhat worried about developing diabetes than were people at average risk (odds ratio [OR], 5.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.0-6.2). Compared with respondents at average risk, respondents with a strong family history were more likely to report making changes in diet and exercise (OR, 1.7; 95% CI, 1.4-2.1).

Conclusion

Integrating family history of diabetes into clinical practice offers opportunities to improve the effectiveness of diabetes detection and to promote interventions aimed at preventing or delaying the development of diabetes in people at high risk.


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Adolescent Adult Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data Collection Diabetes Mellitus Female Genetic Predisposition To Disease Health Behavior Health Personnel Humans Male Middle Aged Questionnaires Risk Factors
Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 2009; 6(1).
Document Type:
Journal Article
Name as Subject:
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (U.S.)
Place as Subject:
Oregon
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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urn:sha256:03b56c869cc71d03d7314418d5287d1593f677b282d418a27d4cc81e0b0d28a9
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/20322/cdc_20322_DS1.pdf
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