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Reducing HbA1c Levels through Community Health Worker Care Packages for Diabetic Patients in Urban Nigeria: A Meta-Analysis

Chinedu Ezeoha, Department of Surgery, Babcock University Funmilayo Ogunleyo, Department of Internal Medicine, Babcock University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18911457
Published: August 25, 2010

Abstract

Diabetes prevalence is increasing in urban Nigeria, requiring effective community-based interventions to manage HbA1c levels. A systematic review and meta-analysis approach was employed, including studies that met predefined inclusion criteria focusing on CHW intervention effectiveness for managing diabetes. Data synthesis indicated a moderate reduction in HbA1c levels (mean difference -0.6%, $p<0.05$) associated with the use of care packages by CHWs compared to usual care controls. CHW-delivered care packages effectively reduced HbA1c levels among diabetic patients, supporting their role in urban diabetes management. Further randomized controlled trials are recommended to confirm these findings and explore cost-effectiveness. Diabetes, Community Health Workers, Care Packages, HbA1c Reduction

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Chinedu Ezeoha, Funmilayo Ogunleyo (2010). Reducing HbA1c Levels through Community Health Worker Care Packages for Diabetic Patients in Urban Nigeria: A Meta-Analysis. African Health and Development Linkages (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18911457

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Sub-Saharancommunity health workersrandomized controlled trialsmeta-analysisdiabetes managementHbA1csystematic review

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