Psychosocial correlates of HbA1c among adult Samoans without diabetes
Based on the frequent appearances of psychosocial factors in our models, we advocate for increased awareness and promotion of psychosocial health, and health promoting social support in Samoa. Integrating psychosocial and mental health awareness with standard biomedical protocols and health promotion materials provides an important and empowering means of diabetes prevention and management.
Authors
- Take Naseri
- Anna C. Rivara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8693-723X)
- Jenna C. Carlson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5483-0833)
- Courtney C. Choy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6870-4384)
- Satupaitea Viali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4829-8403)
- Alysa Pomer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1267-1189)
- Lacey W. Heinsberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7690-5485)
- Erin E. Kershaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3887-4868)
- Dongqing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3369-5972)
- Stephen T. McGarvey
- Muagututia Seifuiva Reupena
- Nicola L. Hawley
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- George Mason University (US)
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- National University of Samoa (WS)
- Brown University (US)
- Yale University (US)
- University of the South Pacific - Samoa Campus (WS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLOS mental health.
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000196
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.59
Funders
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development