Topic Areas
Chronic disease, Lifestyle
Priority Population
Immigrant populations, Racial/ethnic minorities
Setting
Community-based organization, Healthcare
The DREAM (Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities) intervention was a two-arm, randomized controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve diabetes management and control among Bangladeshi immigrants with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the intervention group received five group-based educational sessions and two one-on-one visits delivered by a trained CHW, whereas those in the control group received only the first group educational session. Primary study outcomes included decreases in HbA1C, lipid profiles, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), greater access and utilization of healthcare, and a positive impact of knowledge and practice of physical activity and healthy eating.
Topic Areas
Chronic disease, Lifestyle
Priority Population
Immigrant populations, Racial/ethnic minorities
Setting
Community-based organization, Healthcare
Years
2011-2014
Principal Investigator or Program Director
Nadia S. Islam
The DREAM (Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities) intervention was a two-arm, randomized controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve diabetes management and control among Bangladeshi immigrants with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the intervention group received five group-based educational sessions and two one-on-one visits delivered by a trained CHW, whereas those in the control group received only the first group educational session. Primary study outcomes included decreases in HbA1C, lipid profiles, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), greater access and utilization of healthcare, and a positive impact of knowledge and practice of physical activity and healthy eating.
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