Snowball, Kandis Deven2021-02-122021-02-122020-05http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12087/126A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Public HealthThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between type II diabetes and mental health status, alcohol/tobacco use, sleep disorders, and healthcare coverage within the Native American population. The aim of this study is to answer these questions: (1) Is mental health status, sleep disorders, tobacco use and alcohol abuse significantly associated with self-reported type II diabetes in the Native American Population? (2) Is health care coverage significantly associated with self-reported type II diabetes in the Native American Population? METHOD: using data from the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). After reviewing the 2015 questionnaire, 6-questions were classified as dependent variables and were examined to determine if there was a significant relationship with self-reported type two diabetes in the Native American population (measured using BRFSS question-7). The design was a cross-sectional design using secondary data. RESULTS: no significant relationship between the variables sleep or energy and having type-II diabetes. There was a significant relationship between the variables: alcohol, reported being a current/former smoker, and mental health concerns (including stress, depression and problems with emotions) and having type-II diabetes. Also, the results found that having health care coverage was significantly associated with participants that reported having type-II diabetes. CONCLUSION: Findings from this study are beneficial in understanding the Native American/Alaska Native population and type II diabetes relationships.en-USHealth EducationHealth CarePublic HealthThesis