UMMS Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine; Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism; Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Publication Date

2009-12-17

Document Type

Article

Subjects

Adolescent; Adult; Attitude to Health; Community Health Services; Counseling; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Follow-Up Studies; Health Behavior; Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; *Hispanic Americans; Humans; Massachusetts; Poverty; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Research Design; Self Care; Urban Population; Young Adult

Disciplines

Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Preventive Medicine

Abstract

BACKGROUND: US Latinos have greater prevalence of type 2 diabetes (diabetes), uncontrolled diabetes and diabetes co-morbidities compared to non-Latino Whites. They also have lower literacy levels and are more likely to live in poverty. Interventions are needed to improve diabetes control among low-income Latinos.

METHODS AND DESIGN: This randomized clinical trial tested the efficacy of a culturally- and literacy-tailored diabetes self-management intervention (Latinos en Control) on glycemic control among low-income Latinos with diabetes, compared to usual care (control). Participants were recruited from five community health centers (CHCs) in Massachusetts. The theory-based intervention included an intensive phase of 12 weekly sessions and a follow-up maintenance phase of 8 monthly sessions. Assessments occurred at baseline, and at 4 and 12 months. The primary outcome was glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Secondary outcomes were self-management behaviors, weight, lipids and blood pressure. Additional outcomes included diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, depression and quality of life. The study was designed for recruitment of 250 participants (estimated 20% dropout rate) to provide 90% power for detecting a 7% or greater change in HbA1c between the intervention and control groups. This is a difference in change of HbA1c of 0.5 to 0.6%.

DISCUSSION: Low-income Latinos bear a great burden of uncontrolled diabetes and are an understudied population. Theory-based interventions that are tailored to the needs of this high-risk population have potential for improving diabetes self-management and reduce health disparities. This article describes the design and methods of a theory driven intervention aimed at addressing this need.

DOI of Published Version

10.1186/1471-2288-9-81

Source

BMC Med Res Methodol. 2009 Dec 9;9:81. Link to article on publisher's site

Journal/Book/Conference Title

BMC medical research methodology

Related Resources

Link to Article in PubMed

PubMed ID

20003208

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