Project IMPACT: CHW Intervention

Patients randomized to Group A will be invited to attend 4 more group educational sessions on self-management immediately.CHWs will follow up with participants by phone or in person through a home or clinic visit. At these follow-up meetings, CHWs will engage in goal-setting activities regarding changes to health behaviors, medication adherence, or other issues related to hypertension control as identified jointly by the patient and CHW. CHWs will also collect height, weight, and blood pressure measurements at initial and in-person follow-up visits. The CHW will make necessary referrals to other services available in the community (i.e. exercise classes, social services, mental health, tobacco cessation, etc.).

4 education sessions beginning 6-12 months later.