Factors associated with health-related behaviors in Latinos with or at risk of diabetes

The purpose of this study was to describe the types of health problems identified using the Omaha System and the relationship between those health problems for persons of Mexican origin (N = 56) who have or are at risk of diabetes and who reside at the U.S.-Mexico border. Sixty-four percent of the participants were diagnosed with diabetes; the majority (69%) with type 2. Three hundred and seventy-two problems were identified; the mean number of problems per participant was 6.6 (SD = 3.9). The most frequently identified problems were related to: income (71%), social contact (52%), communicating with community resources (50%), and nutrition (50%). Twenty-four significant correlations are reported; findings are discussed within the context of undocumentedness.