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Latinos with Newly Diagnosed Type II Diabetes

In this study, we want to learn if regular contact with a community health worker (via telephone) influences follow-up diabetes care among Spanish-speaking/bilingual Latinos. (Hablamos espanol.)

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

If you decide to participate you will talk with a community health worker for about 20-minutes every couple of weeks.

Incentives

Materials from the American Diabetes Association upon request.

Total length of participation:
One or more 20-minute phone calls.

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You are Hispanic/Latinx
Newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
English or Spanish speaking

Not eligible if:

diagnosed with gestational diabetes
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Cheryl A. Smith-Miller, PhD, RN

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Cheryl Smith-Miller
UNC Hospitals - Nursing

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Chronic Conditions
Diabetes
Minority Health
Social or Workplace Dynamics

IRB Number

23-0329

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