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Research in selected Hispanic populations in Florida
Beliefs and Perceptions of Mexicans, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans Residing in Three Florida Counties
with Type 2 Diabetes
Focus Groups Research Findings - Final Report, August 2003
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP), is pleased to present findings from
recent focus group research entitled, Beliefs and Perceptions of Mexicans, Cubans, and
Puerto Ricans Residing in Three Florida Counties with Type 2 Diabetes. This publication
describes the understanding, knowledge, and perceptions of diabetes among participants.
The DPCP hopes that this publication will help health care providers and community-based
intervention projects to improve the effectiveness of diabetes care and health education
among Hispanics.
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