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Effectiveness of a community health worker intervention among African American and Latino adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

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  • Spencer, M.S.
  • Rosland, A.-M.
  • Kieffer, E.C.
  • Sinco, B.R.
  • Valerio, M.
  • Palmisano, G.
  • Anderson, M.
  • Ricardo Guzman, J.
  • Heisler, M.

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Objectives: We tested the effectiveness of a culturally tailored, behavioral theory-based community health worker intervention for improving glycemic control. Methods: We used a randomized, 6-month delayed control group design among 164 African American and Latino adult participants recruited from 2 health systems in Detroit, Michigan. Our study was guided by the principles of community-based participatory research. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level was the primary outcome measure. Using an empowerment-based approach, community health workers provided participants with diabetes self-management education and regular home visits, and accompanied them to a clinic visit during the 6-month intervention period. Results: Participants in the intervention group had a mean HbA1c value of 8.6% at baseline, which improved to a value of 7.8% at 6 months, for an adjusted change of-0.8 percentage points (P

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  • Spencer, M.S. & Rosland, A.-M. & Kieffer, E.C. & Sinco, B.R. & Valerio, M. & Palmisano, G. & Anderson, M. & Ricardo Guzman, J. & Heisler, M., 2011. "Effectiveness of a community health worker intervention among African American and Latino adults with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(12), pages 2253-2260.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2010.300106_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2010.300106
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