Design and methods for a randomized clinical trial of a diabetes self-management intervention for low-income Latinos: Latinos en Control.

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 mo

SUBMITTER: Rosal MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2800841 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature