Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190, August 2008

Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness, and Self-Reported Risk Factors for Type II Diabetes Among Adolescents

  • Arash Mahajerin, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Arash Mahajerin, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 5867, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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  • Andrew Fras, M.D., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan
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  • Thomas E. Vanhecke, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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  • Jeremiah Ledesma, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan

Received 3 September 2007; accepted 21 December 2007.

Abstract 

This study assessed adolescents' level of knowledge of and self-reported risk factors for type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We found adolescents had a relatively high level of knowledge and perception of health consequences from T2DM, but also had a high rate of self-reported risk factors.

Keywords: Diabetes, Adolescence, Intervention, Self-report, Risk factors

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00084-0

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.12.019

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190, August 2008

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