Addressing Social Determinants of Health & Diabetes Self-Management in Vulnerable Populations

The Decision-making Education for Choices in Diabetes Everyday (DECIDE) program is a nine-module, literacy adapted diabetes and cardiovascular disease education and problem-solving training program. Participants are taught the five steps of problem solving with each module going in depth on a single step: 1) identify the problem; 2) brainstorm possible strategies for problem resolution; 3) select the most appropriate strategy; 4) apply the strategy; 5) evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy. During the six months, CHWs will have weekly or bi-weekly contact with participants in-person or by phone to deliver the DECIDE modules and address social and economic needs.

Once the participant has completed the YCLS assessment with study staff, the navigator will receive the referral and follow-up with the participant to address the social and economic needs identified. The patient navigator will follow-up with the participant 2-3 times over the 6 months by phone or in-person about progress with the referral and help address additional needs that may develop during the 6-month intervention.