The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Type 2 Diabetes in Indigenous Communities

1. American Indian (AI) communities have the highest premature mortality in the nation.

a) True
b) False

2. American Indian’s aged 10-19 are 9 times more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes compared to other American’s.

a) True
b) False

3. American Indians colonization, poverty and genocide were all viewed as stressors causing chronic strains, daily hassles and major life events.

a) True
b) False

4. The diabetes stress continuum include(s):

a) Diabetes-related stress from the condition
b) Family Criticism
c) Microaggressions
d) Financial Events
e) All of the above

5. The goal of the TOD (Together Overcoming Diabetes) Program is to evaluate the impact of a culturally tailored, intergenerational, home-based type 2 diabetes intervention for American Indian adults.

a) True
b) False

6. Interventions provided by Family Health Coaches through the TOD (Together Overcoming Diabetes) Program include:

a) Mindful Eating
b) Stress and Diabetes
c) Building Self-Esteem and Positivity
d) Exercise Effects and Safety
e) All of the above

7. The TOD (Together Overcoming Diabetes) Program also evaluated participants children (aged 10-16 years of age) for diabetes risk and protective factors.

a) True
b) False

8. The Stress Process Model of Disease include(s):

a) Treatment Compliance and Denial
b) Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Complications
c) Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders
d) Coping Resources and Responses
e) All of the above

9. Historical trauma of American Indians has led to social, mental health, physical health and cultural disruption.

a) True
b) False