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Black Family and Community Health Worker Dynamics in a Family-Centric Diabetes Prevention and self-Management Education and Support Intervention

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This study found that community health workers helped Black families better manage and prevent diabetes by providing ongoing support over 20 weeks. Families valued the community health workers' empathy, clear communication, and practical help with understanding health information, using technology, and staying on track with the program. The strong relationships between families … [Read more...] about Black Family and Community Health Worker Dynamics in a Family-Centric Diabetes Prevention and self-Management Education and Support Intervention

Community health worker-led versus facility-based type 2 diabetes care in rural Lesotho: a cluster-randomized trial within the ComBaCaL cohort study

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This study tested whether trained community health workers, supported by a tablet-based decision tool, could help manage type 2 diabetes in rural Lesotho. Compared with the usual clinic-based care, patients supported by community health workers were more likely to stay engaged in their treatment and showed slightly better control of their blood sugar levels, without increasing … [Read more...] about Community health worker-led versus facility-based type 2 diabetes care in rural Lesotho: a cluster-randomized trial within the ComBaCaL cohort study

A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City

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This study in New York City looked at a community program for people with type 2 diabetes that was led by community health workers and included education plus support for social needs like housing and access to care. It involved 171 adults and ran for six weeks. After the program, fewer people went to emergency rooms or were admitted to hospital, and participants managed their … [Read more...] about A Return-on-Investment Analysis of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program In New York City

Evaluating the outcomes of a community-based health literacy intervention for hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cluster randomized controlled trial

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This study in Harare, Zimbabwe tested whether community health workers could help people with diabetes and high blood pressure better manage their conditions. Six clinics were involved, with over 600 patients split into two groups. One group received education sessions and monthly home visits for six months, while the other received usual care. People who got support from … [Read more...] about Evaluating the outcomes of a community-based health literacy intervention for hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Diabetic retinopathy screening and referrals: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among community health workers in South Africa

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This study looked at how much community health workers in rural South Africa know about diabetic eye disease and whether they help refer patients for screening. Most workers had good knowledge and positive attitudes, and many were already referring patients for screening, but over half had never received formal training on the condition. The study shows that better training … [Read more...] about Diabetic retinopathy screening and referrals: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among community health workers in South Africa