Diabetes awareness of low-income middle school students participating in the help a friend, help yourself youth diabetes awareness education program

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2012

Abstract

The study reported here investigated the effectiveness of the LSU AgCenter Help a Friend, Help Yourself youth diabetes education curriculum to increase knowledge and awareness of diabetes and its symptoms in low-income middle school students participating in the Boys and Girls Club after-school program. The curriculum includes four lessons with multimedia presentations, art projects, and demonstrations designed to teach children about diabetes, with a specific focus on the signs and symptoms. Results indicated that students' knowledge of diabetes and its symptoms increased following participation in the four-session series. © by Extension Journal, Inc.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Extension

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