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Latino Health Access: Comparative Effectiveness of a Community-Initiated Promotor/a-Led Diabetes Self-management Education Program

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In this retrospective observational study, researchers aimed to assess the efficacy of a community health intervention to improve diabetes management. The intervention, called the Latino Health Access Diabetes Self-Management Program, or LHA-DSMP, was a 12-session promotor-led instructional program that taught basic human anatomy, concepts of diabetes, and strategies for … [Read more...] about Latino Health Access: Comparative Effectiveness of a Community-Initiated Promotor/a-Led Diabetes Self-management Education Program

A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study

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This mixed-method study developed and investigated the efficacy of a CHV-led program to reduce glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Sixty patients were recruited from two communities in Thailand. The treatment group received educational materials, educational activities, and CHV home visits. The control group received usual care. … [Read more...] about A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study

Pandemic-Related Impairment in the Monitoring of Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes and the Development of a Digital Solution for the Community Health Worker: Quasi Experimental and Implementation Study

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This study investigated how the care of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first part of the study, researchers evaluated the frequency of medical consultations and the disease status of DM patients from 34 primary health care centers in Brazil. Subsequently, authors developed an application for use by CHWs to identify at-risk DM … [Read more...] about Pandemic-Related Impairment in the Monitoring of Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes and the Development of a Digital Solution for the Community Health Worker: Quasi Experimental and Implementation Study

Clinical outcomes of a community clinic-based lifestyle change program for prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: Results of the ‘Vida Sana/Healthy Life’ program.

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Hispanic populations in the US are historically at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes than their non-hispanic counterparts. This study presents the results of a community-based intervention, Vida Sana Program (VSP), to engage patients and community members in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome by encouraging healthier lifestyles and … [Read more...] about Clinical outcomes of a community clinic-based lifestyle change program for prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: Results of the ‘Vida Sana/Healthy Life’ program.