Diabetes Training for Community Health Workers

  • Aponte J
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: A 2.5-month diabetes education training for community health workers (CHWs) was developed, implemented, and evaluated. METHODS: Training methods used included case studies, role-playing, and lectures. Exams were used throughout the training for its evaluation. Teaching was delivered by different ways: a one day American Diabetes Association (ADA) course; a five day Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP); Conversation Maps; and a series of seven National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) diabetes education booklets. RESULTS: Qualitative and quantitative evaluative methods were used during and after the training. The CHWs' diabetes knowledge was evaluated by a pre- and post-test Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ). The post-test was conducted one week after completing the training. The findings showed that the diabetes knowledge of the CHWs increased. CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes competencies and evaluative tools need to be developed specific for CHWs as a way to standardize all CHW diabetes trainings.

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Aponte, J. (2015). Diabetes Training for Community Health Workers. Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education, 05(06). https://doi.org/10.4172/2161-0711.1000378

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