Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Winn
Second Advisor
Dr. Sallie Coke
Third Advisor
Dr. Vasavi Kavuri
Abstract
African-American men with type 2 diabetes face an immense health disparity in the United States, with alarming mortality rates compared to their counterparts. This pilot study examined the impact of motivational interviewing on African-American Men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The researcher conducted motivational interview sessions using the components of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale to guide the meetings. Pre- and post-confidence levels and pre- and post-hemoglobin A1c levels were collected and analyzed. After the completion of three motivational interview sessions, participants displayed significantly higher self-efficacy scores with significantly decreased A1c levels. The results suggest that motivational interviewing has a substantial impact on physiological and psychological improvements among individuals with type 2 diabetes and can potentially serve as a reliable method of preventative medicine.
Recommended Citation
Kitchens, Jamekia, "The Impact of Motivational Interviewing on African-American Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects. 73.
https://kb.gcsu.edu/dnp/73
Included in
Endocrine System Diseases Commons, Family Practice Nursing Commons, Health Communication Commons