Diabetes

Community Health Worker Diabetes Prevention Awareness Training in an Immersive Virtual World Environment: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

This study tested a 10-week online training program using a 3D virtual world to teach community health workers (CHWs) about diabetes prevention in Black communities. The training helped CHWs improve their knowledge, confidence, and healthy habits. Most participants found the training useful, interactive, and easy to follow, though some wanted more help using the virtual … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Diabetes Prevention Awareness Training in an Immersive Virtual World Environment: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

This study tested a 3D virtual training program to help Black female community health workers learn how to raise awareness about diabetes prevention. The training ran for 10 weeks and included interactive lessons. Most participants were satisfied with the training, felt more knowledgeable and confident afterward, and reported better eating habits. The main challenge was … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Diabetes Prevention Awareness Training in an Immersive Virtual World Environment: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

This study looked at the cost of running a weight loss program led by community health workers (CHWs) for South Asian adults with prediabetes in New York City. The program included group sessions and was delivered in person at first, then remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over three rounds, the average cost for six months was about $215,000, mostly spent on staff salaries. … [Read more...] about Cost analysis of implementing a community health worker-led weight reduction randomized-controlled trial among prediabetic south asian patients at primary care sites in NYC

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural Lesotho helped screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes. Using a tablet-based tool, CHWs screened most of the eligible adults in their communities within six months. The program reached many people and was fairly affordable—costing about $17 per person screened in a real-world setting. The results show … [Read more...] about Costs and Coverage of Community Health Worker-Led Hypertension and Diabetes Screening in Rural Lesotho: A Cohort Study with a Cost-Consequence Analysis

This study tested whether adding a digital care program to a community health worker (CHW) program could better help people in rural areas manage type 2 diabetes. Adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one got CHW support only, and the other got CHW support plus digital care. After 3 months, both groups showed a big drop in blood sugar levels, but there was no major … [Read more...] about Virta Intervention in CommuniTies in cOloRado Pilot Study (VICTOR-Pilot), to Improve Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk in Rural Communities Primary Results