Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle

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Describes a 2 phase study that created a diabetes coaching program and evaluated implementation among agricultural workers with diabetes in the Texas panhandle. Evaluated patient A1C levels and diabetes knowledge to determine the effectiveness of using community health workers to improve diabetes outcomes. Discusses the importance of culturally relevant content and addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.

Anabel Rodriguez, Lus Chavez, Teresa Wagner, Carol Howe

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 26, 841-849

05/2024

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Access · Community health workers · Culture and cultural competency · Diabetes · Farmers and farmworkers · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Texas