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Effectiveness Of Community Health Workers (Chws) In Coordinating Diabetes Self Management Education (Dsme) For High-Need Appalachian Clients, Frances J. Feltner, Willie Bates
Effectiveness Of Community Health Workers (Chws) In Coordinating Diabetes Self Management Education (Dsme) For High-Need Appalachian Clients, Frances J. Feltner, Willie Bates
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Objective
Examine effectiveness of CHWs in supporting a nurse-led DSME intervention among clients who are characterized by high rates of poverty and poor education.
Methods
Study Population/Research Design: New Kentucky Homeplace clients (3,217) ages 18-65+ from a 26-county study area who were processed prior to study starting date July 1, 2011. The 30.6% (983) of clients who had been told by a health professional they were diabetic, could speak English, and were willing to sign IRB consent were eligible to participate. Women who were diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy were not eligible. Clients were able to enroll on a first-come …