Clinic to Community Connections: Enhancing Prenatal to Postpartum Care Transitions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Low Income Women With Gestational Diabetes
Clinic to Community Connections: Enhancing Prenatal to Postpartum Care Transitions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Low Income Women With Gestational Diabetes
This study addresses education needs in gestational diabetes care and followup at the staff and patient levels.
In the initial phase, nurses and community health workers will complete specific training modules on gestational diabetes developed for this study. The effectiveness of the education modules will be evaluated through pre/post surveys of participants assessing diabetes knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy.
Inclusion Criteria:
Clinic staff: nurses (RN, LPN, BSN), community health workers, and others involved in maternal child health care
Exclusion Criteria:
Clinic staff: individuals not involved in maternal child health care or who do not consent to participate in study