Table 2 Changes made to new survey questions based on participant feedback
Problematic questions | Changes made to the questions |
|---|---|
Diabetes is a silent disease not discussed within my community | Diabetes is a disease not discussed within the black community |
My diabetes has taken away my ability to enjoy the food I grew up eating | My diabetes has taken away my ability to eat the food I grew up eating |
There is no cure for my diabetes | There is a known cure for diabetes |
Because of my physical and mental health, it is important to not worry about my diabetes | It is important not to worry about my diabetes so as to protect my physical and mental health |
As a person of my racial identity, I have to advocate for myself if I want to survive with diabetes | As a black person, I have to advocate for myself if I want to live with diabetes |