S11B - Impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on Diabetes Program Retention and Outcomes

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs are evidence-based educational interventions known to improve health outcomes for those living with diabetes. A persistent challenge to DSMES programs is low participant enrollment and retention. Research suggests that social determinants of health (SDOH) likely present barriers to participant attendance following enrollment. This session discusses a study to identify practices for addressing SDOH barriers that may impact retention of DSMES participants at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Presenters provide insights into the nature of SDOH barriers experienced by program participants and strategies for addressing these barriers to improve completion rates in DSMES programs. Health outcomes of individuals completing the program will be shared as both quantitative and qualitative findings. Authors: Lorin Boyce, M.A. Deloitte Consulting, Catherine A. Lesesne, PhD, MPH, Deloitte Consulting, Alex Weckenman, MSPPM, Deloitte Consulting Jessye Halvorson, MPP, Deloitte Consulting, Erin E. Malone, MPH, Deloitte Consulting, Amy Carter, MA, RDN, LD, CDCES, Eskenazi Health, Emily Dawkins MS. RD. CD. CDCED, DipACLM, Eskenazi Health, Maria M. Ayala-Perales, MS, CDC, Addison Mickens, DrPH, CDC, Kimberly D. Farris, PhD, MPH, MSW, CDC. Funding source: This work was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Diabetes Translation contract number 75D30122C14706.