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Effect Of Health Extension Worker-Led Based Interventions on Improving Self-Management Behavior Among Diabetic Patients in Ethiopia
Sponsor: Debre Berhan University
Summary
Despite the existence of lifestyle interventions designed to encourage self-management behaviors, the difficulty of adhering to recommended practices remains a widespread issue globally, including in Ethiopia. Traditional approaches to care have demonstrated limited effectiveness in promoting self-management behavior. As a potential solution, a Health Extension Worker-Led club-based intervention has been implemented. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of the Health Extension Worker-Led club-based intervention on improving self-management behaviors and glycemic control. The study will utilize a parallel-group, cluster randomized controlled trial design to investigate its objectives. The main focus of the research is to assess the average increase, both in terms of mean and percentage, in adherence to self-management behaviors and glycemic control. Additionally, the study aims to evaluating the acceptance of the intervention. To evaluate the impact of a Health Extension Worker-led intervention on self-management behavior and levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), a difference-in-difference analysis will be employed. A comparison of the intervention's effects across different groups will be conducted using an independent-sample t-test.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 79 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
560
Start Date
2024-02-01
Completion Date
2025-02-01
Last Updated
2024-08-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Health Extension Led club based Intervention
The Health Extension Workers-led club-based intervention primarily focuses on equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their self-management behavior. The intervention encompasses education on adopting healthy eating habits, promoting regular exercise, effectively managing weight, and supporting smoking cessation. It emphasizes the importance of regular blood sugar level monitoring, limiting alcohol intake, and reducing sedentary behavior. The intervention also includes counseling to provide guidance and support in adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors. Additionally, it highlights the significance of adhering to medication regimens for optimal health outcomes. If additional medical attention is required, the intervention provides referral services to nearby health facilities.
Locations (1)
Debre Berhan University and North Shoa Zone Health Department
Debre Berhan, Amhara, Ethiopia