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Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators: Feasibility of a peer support diabetes prevention programme for African-American grandmother caregivers

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This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based, peer support diabetes prevention program (DPP) for African-American grandmother caregivers at risk for diabetes. Grandmothers were randomized to either DPP alone or DPP plus HOPE (Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators). The intervention group received additional support from a peer educator. … [Read more...] about Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators: Feasibility of a peer support diabetes prevention programme for African-American grandmother caregivers

Exploring the Potential of Community Health Workers in Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Cambodia

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This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of community health workers (CHWs) regarding type-2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) management. Findings indicate good general knowledge but gaps in specific areas. CHWs demonstrated positive attitudes and engagement in related activities. Challenges in health system integration include resource constraints. … [Read more...] about Exploring the Potential of Community Health Workers in Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Cambodia

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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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

Formative research to adapt the ‘Diabetes Prevention Program- Power to Prevent’ for implementation in Bamako, Mali

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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

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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