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Conexion: A Localized Information Resource on Diabetes and Depression for a Low-income Hispanic Community

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Depression
Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Behavioral: Conexion Localized
Behavioral: Conexion Generic
Registration Number
NCT03984929
Lead Sponsor
Columbia University
Brief Summary

The proposed Conexion resource combines best publicly available evidence-based information and local community resources in one place. The information is curated and contextualized to meet local needs of consumers and providers. Content is tailored culturally and geographically to fit the community. This approach is consistent with evidence showing that individuals' interactions with health information and technology are "community embedded".

Detailed Description

Nationwide, Hispanics have many barriers to accessing health information, and are subject to significant health disparities, including disproportionate burden of diabetes and untreated mental illness. The research team's preliminary research has identified diabetes and depression as the highest priority needs in the study community of Washington Heights-Inwood (WAHI), which is an urban, low-income neighborhood in New York City with 71% Hispanic residents, predominantly immigrants from the Dominican Republic. Many high-quality health information resources already exist on the internet but they are not reaching many segments of the population, including parts of the WAHI community. The novel concept the investigators propose here is an information resource localized to a community.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
136
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18 or older
  • Washington Heights/Inwood resident (zip codes 10032, 10033, 10034, 10040)
  • interest in information on diabetes or depression
  • speak English or Spanish
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Exclusion Criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Localized Information Resource InterventionConexion Localized-
Generic Information Resource InterventionConexion Generic-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient Activation1 month

Person's active engagement in management of their own health will be measured as a patient activation measure (PAM) score. The PAM is a validated scale with 13 questions. The score ranges from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Isabella Geriatric Center

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New York, New York, United States

YM-YWHA of Washington Heights

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

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