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
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Conducting a diabetes mellitus prevention trial in women with GDM in Pakistan a feasibility study
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
Evaluation of a Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Mellitus Expansion Program for Community Health Workers Employed by Rhode Island Community Health Teams
The Rhode Island Department of Health’s Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Program expanded the roles of certified community health workers (CCHWs) with specialized training in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). From 2020 to 2023, the program assessed whether this training improved patient health behaviors and outcomes. High-risk patients with … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Mellitus Expansion Program for Community Health Workers Employed by Rhode Island Community Health Teams
A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden
In the TIME made simple trial (SIMPLE), this study conducted a secondary analysis focusing on healthcare utilization and factors influencing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among low-income, uninsured Hispanics with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. The study compared outcomes between groups receiving telehealth-supported community health worker (CHW) interventions and standard … [Read more...] about A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden
Healthy Outcomes through Peer Educators: Feasibility of a peer support diabetes prevention programme for African-American grandmother caregivers
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