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Primary non-communicable disease prevention and communication barriers of deaf sign language users: a qualitative study.

Severin PinillaSebastian WaltherArnd HofmeisterSoeren Huwendiek
Published in: International journal for equity in health (2019)
To develop barrier-free and inclusive non-communicable disease and diabetes prevention strategies for deaf sign language users, health professionals need to pay attention to sign language specific linguistic concepts. More studies are needed to better understand the specific needs of sign language users and effective strategies in health promotion contexts for sign language users.
Keyphrases
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • health promotion
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • working memory
  • metabolic syndrome
  • glycemic control
  • health insurance
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss