Major
Biology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Diabetes is one of the top ten most prevalent chronic health conditions in the United States. The increase in new cases among low-income groups renders low-income clinics especially critical for meeting the needs of marginalized ethno-racial groups. This research will evaluate the effectiveness of low-income clinics in the City of Chicago as they seek to go beyond emergency care for acute conditions and work on providing long-term diabetes management. I will perform a content analysis of public clinical resources, and I will interview clinicians and clinic staff to determine barriers to providing effective long-term diabetic care.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz
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An Analysis of income-based health care clinics in the City of Chicago
Diabetes is one of the top ten most prevalent chronic health conditions in the United States. The increase in new cases among low-income groups renders low-income clinics especially critical for meeting the needs of marginalized ethno-racial groups. This research will evaluate the effectiveness of low-income clinics in the City of Chicago as they seek to go beyond emergency care for acute conditions and work on providing long-term diabetes management. I will perform a content analysis of public clinical resources, and I will interview clinicians and clinic staff to determine barriers to providing effective long-term diabetic care.