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Acceptability of a community health worker- led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe

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This study looked at how well a community health worker-led program for improving health literacy worked for people with hypertension and diabetes in Harare, Zimbabwe. The program aimed to help these patients make lifestyle changes. Interviews with health workers and patients showed that while health workers and community nurses found the program very beneficial, patients had … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a community health worker- led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe

Development and Validation of a Community–Based Prediction Model for Depression in Elderly Patients with Diabetes: A Cross–Sectional Study

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This study aimed to develop a simple screening model for detecting depression in elderly diabetic patients, suitable for use by community health workers. Using data from 309 patients, a predictive nomogram was created, based on factors like glucose monitoring, exercise habits, income, sleep disorders, and family support scores. The model demonstrated strong accuracy in both … [Read more...] about Development and Validation of a Community–Based Prediction Model for Depression in Elderly Patients with Diabetes: A Cross–Sectional Study

“Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study

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This study explores the T1D-CATCH intervention, aiming to enhance diabetes technology adoption among minoritized young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Through post-intervention interviews with 11 participants (mean age 25 yrs, 73% female, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black individuals), findings indicate high satisfaction and increased engagement with diabetes … [Read more...] about “Come to a Conclusion Together”—Feedback on the Collaboration around Technology Using Community Health Workers in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D-CATCH) Study

Diabetes Training for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Health Workers

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This pilot study describes an adapted Community Health Worker (CHW) training for individuals in the Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) community interested in supporting diabetes self-management education. Three participants completed an extended 22-hour training program designed specifically for (American Sign Language) ASL communication needs, which included adapted training … [Read more...] about Diabetes Training for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Health Workers

Conducting a diabetes mellitus prevention trial in women with GDM in Pakistan a feasibility study

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Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This study tested the feasibility of a diabetes prevention program for South Asian women with GDM in Karachi. Using a randomized controlled trial, 180 women with GDM were divided into an intervention group, receiving home-based educational sessions and reinforcement via text … [Read more...] about Conducting a diabetes mellitus prevention trial in women with GDM in Pakistan a feasibility study