This study investigated the impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) program on diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Indianapolis Neighborhoods. Results showed that patients with CHWs had better glucose control and fewer diabetes-related complications compared to those without CHWs, both before and during the pandemic. The CHW program helped patients maintain … [Read more...] about Impact of community health workers on diabetes management in an urban United States Community with high diabetes burden through the COVID pandemic
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Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali
In response to rising diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates in urban Mali, the Diabetes Prevention Program Power to Prevent (DPP-P2P) was adapted for low-income communities in Bamako. Stakeholder feedback and input from community health workers (CHWs) guided the adaptation process, resulting in culturally appropriate materials emphasizing family support and practical … [Read more...] about Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali
Preparing Community Health Workers to Empower Latino(a)s With Diabetes: A Real-World Implementation Study
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in delivering diabetes self-management education (DSME) to Latino(a) adults. The researchers developed a bilingual (Spanish/English) curriculum, trained 10 CHWs, who then implemented 6-month diabetes group visit programs in community clinics. The evaluation showed high participant satisfaction, … [Read more...] about Preparing Community Health Workers to Empower Latino(a)s With Diabetes: A Real-World Implementation Study
Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression
This study investigated the impact of three CHW interventions for diabetes prevention among Cambodian-Americans with depression. Results found that compared to the other interventions, patients participating in the “Eat, Walk, Sleep” and medication therapy management sessions with CHW-pharmacist teams showed a significant decrease in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) and a trend for … [Read more...] about Community-based diabetes prevention randomized controlled trial in refugees with depression: effects on metabolic outcomes and depression
Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review
The aim of this review was to evaluate the task shifting roles, interventions, and outcomes for addressing kidney and cardiovascular (CV) health problems within African populations. The findings emphasize the importance of HRH, including the CHW workforce, in improving the process of care measures as well as identification, awareness, and treatment of CV and kidney disease in … [Read more...] about Task shifting roles, interventions and outcomes for kidney and cardiovascular health service delivery among African populations: a scoping review
