Cluster Randomized Trial

Community health worker intervention to reduce worker exposure to volatile organic compounds in small business auto and beauty shops in a marginalized community: A cluster randomized controlled trial

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This study examined whether community health workers could help small auto repair and beauty shops reduce workers’ exposure to harmful chemicals in the air. While the results were not statistically significant, beauty shops showed a noticeable reduction in chemical exposure after the intervention, whereas auto repair shops did not. The study also found that beauty shops had … [Read more...] about Community health worker intervention to reduce worker exposure to volatile organic compounds in small business auto and beauty shops in a marginalized community: A cluster randomized controlled trial

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

Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial

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This pilot study looked at whether food support combined with help from a community health worker could improve diabetes control among people experiencing food insecurity. Participants received weekly deliveries of healthy food, and some also received guidance from a community health worker on nutrition, cooking, and accessing local resources. Those who received both food and … [Read more...] about Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial

Empowering community volunteers improves the well-being of family caregivers of musculoskeletal disorder patients: a randomized controlled trial

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This study in China tested whether trained community volunteers could support family members caring for people with musculoskeletal conditions. Caregivers who received regular home visits from trained volunteers reported less stress, fewer depressive symptoms, and better quality of life after six months compared to those receiving usual community services. The volunteers were … [Read more...] about Empowering community volunteers improves the well-being of family caregivers of musculoskeletal disorder patients: a randomized controlled trial

Lay community health worker-led care with mobile decision support for uncontrolled hypertension: a cluster-randomized trial

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This study in rural Lesotho tested whether community health workers could safely manage high blood pressure using a mobile tool that guides treatment decisions. In 103 villages, people with hypertension either received care from trained community health workers or were referred to health facilities for usual care. After one year, more patients in the community health worker … [Read more...] about Lay community health worker-led care with mobile decision support for uncontrolled hypertension: a cluster-randomized trial