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The effectiveness of a community-based online low-glycaemic index diet and lifestyle recommendations intervention for people with type 2 diabetes a randomized controlled trial

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This study tested an online health program for people with type 2 diabetes in China. Patients received dietary and health tips through a hospital’s WeChat account, with support from community health workers. They also shared daily meal photos, tracked blood sugar, and chatted with the care team. After three months, those in the program had better blood sugar control, lost … [Read more...] about The effectiveness of a community-based online low-glycaemic index diet and lifestyle recommendations intervention for people with type 2 diabetes a randomized controlled trial

An Innovative Place-Based, Neighborhood-Level Approach to Address Health Disparities in Medically Underserved Areas of Memphis, TN

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This pilot study looked at a health program in Memphis, Tennessee, that brought health coaching directly into underserved neighborhoods. The program reached people through events, walk-ins, door-to-door visits, and phone calls. Many participants had health issues like high blood pressure, obesity, or high blood sugar, and some didn’t have a regular doctor. Health coaches … [Read more...] about An Innovative Place-Based, Neighborhood-Level Approach to Address Health Disparities in Medically Underserved Areas of Memphis, TN

Bringing Child Health Closer to Families: Lessons From a Family MUAC Intervention in Urban and Rural South Africa

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This study looked at a program in South Africa where community health workers taught mothers how to check their children for malnutrition using a simple arm measurement (MUAC). The program was more active in rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) than in urban Gauteng. Most trained mothers in KZN were able to measure correctly, while fewer did so in Gauteng. Only a small number of mothers … [Read more...] about Bringing Child Health Closer to Families: Lessons From a Family MUAC Intervention in Urban and Rural South Africa

Assessing the Understandability and Actionability of Education Materials for Agricultural Workers’ Health

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This study looked at health education materials used by community health workers and Extension agents to teach farmworkers. Researchers reviewed 602 materials in English and Spanish from across the U.S. and rated how easy they were to understand and use. Most materials were handouts, brochures, or posters, and scored well overall. However, some topics had fewer resources, and … [Read more...] about Assessing the Understandability and Actionability of Education Materials for Agricultural Workers’ Health