Improvement of Diabetes Knowledge, Management, and Self-Efficacy in Haitian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Through Utilization of a PowerPoint Presentation: A Quality Improvement Project

Background: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is substantially significant in the United States and has been this way for several years. Diabetes is a complex, chronic disease that, without proper control, may result in avoidable complications. Once the diagnosis of diabetes is made, it is critical to establish clear treatment goals on increasing knowledge, self-efficacy and enhancing self-care. Implementing a program that supports self-care strategies for adults with diabetes to help achieve optimal health outcomes. For US adults aged 18 years or older the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in non-Hispanic blacks is 12.1% which is the second highest (CDC,2019).
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if a PowerPoint presentation in Haitian Creole on diabetes self-management will improve self-efficacy, diabetes knowledge and management among Haitian patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: In this pre‐post prospective design study, 13 participants with type 2 diabetes recruited from a primary care clinic in Boca Raton, FL were asked to complete a survey called the Diabetes Self‐Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), after which they attended a face‐to‐face or virtual PowerPoint presentation done in Haitian Creole with an optional 1‐hour discussion session. Following the class, they completed the same self‐management questionnaire with 2 additional investigator‐developed questions regarding class benefit.
Results: Paired sample t tests were performed to compare the pretest to posttest scores on the DSMQ questionnaire which showed statistically significant improvement.
Conclusion: The study found a perceived benefit in a self-management educational class in Haitian Creole for Haitian patients with type 2 diabetes.