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Undiagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus among Marshallese adults in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Jennifer A Andersen, Brett Rowland, Erin Gloster, Gail O'Connor, Williamina Ioanna Bing, Jack Niedenthal, Sheldon Riklon, Pearl A McElfish

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Jennifer A AndersenCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Brett RowlandOffice of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Erin GlosterOffice of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Gail O'ConnorOffice of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Williamina Ioanna BingOffice of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Jack NiedenthalRepublic of the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services, Majuro, MH.
Sheldon RiklonCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.
Pearl A McElfishCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Springdale, AR, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4033-6241

Funding

Expanding Translational Research in ArkansasU54TR001629 · NCATS · UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS · PI JAMES, LAURA P · 2017 to 2017
$3.5M
Institutional Career DevelopmentKL2TR003108 · NCATS · UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS · PI ARTHUR, JOHN M., BORSHEIM, ELISABET · 2019 to 2023
$2.3M
NCATS NIH HHS KL2 TR003108NCATS NIH HHS U54 TR001629
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Given the lack of healthcare access in the Republic of the Marshall Island (RMI) and the potential for complications related to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension, it is crucial to examine these conditions among Marshallese in the RMI. Objectives: This study aims to identify the proportion of Marshallese adults in the RMI with undiagnosed T2DM and hypertension. Design: Using a community-based participatory research approach, screening events were conducted at 20 churches in Majuro Atoll. Methods: Participants completed a questionnaire and biometric data measures, including hemoglobin A1c and blood pressure. Results: Among participants with blood pressure data ( Conclusion: This study utilized a community-based participatory research approach that promotes equitable and ethical research. Results reaffirm the need to identify strategies for increasing healthcare access and for research to address health disparities in the RMI.

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HypertensionPacific IslandersRepublic of the Marshall Islandstype 2 diabetes mellitusundiagnosed cardiometabolic disease

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PMCPMC10812094

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