Final capstone research report : Watsonville High School promoters of healthy lifestyles : a teen diabetes support group

Author

Isabel Lopez, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

2008

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Abstract

This is a pilot Diabetes Teen Support program for Watsonville High School students of Hispanic decent in South Santa Cruz County. The program focuses on understanding diabetes, obesity and overweight problems, the impacts of diabetes on daily lives, self management and a safe place to express their feelings. The findings of this pilot program were that the program had impact on students' lives in many ways, from being aware of their actions, their socioeconomic position and creating opportunities for change.

Comments

Capstone Project (B.A.) Health, Human Services, and Public Policy Department

Recommended Citation

Lopez, Isabel, "Final capstone research report : Watsonville High School promoters of healthy lifestyles : a teen diabetes support group" (2008). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 161.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes/161