Lessons Learned From Implementing a Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program among African Immigrants: The AFRO-DPP

Thomas Hinneh; Oluwabunmi Ogungbe; Loretta Owusu; Erin M. Spaulding; Ruth-Alma N. Turkson-Ocran; Serina Gbaba; Adeline Assani-Uva; Baridosia Kumbe; Jasmine Mensah; Aminata Sinyan; Margaret Ampofo; Faith Oyedepo; Yvonne Commodore-Mensah

doi:10.18865/EthnDis-2023-56

Article Contents

Introduction
Overview of the Virtual CMH Program for African Immigrants: AFRO-DPP
Recruitment Strategies From the National DPP Program Adapted for AFRO-DPP
Considerations for Usability of Digital Devices and Enhancing Virtual Learning
The mHealth Component of the Program
Coaching Sessions With the Certified Diabetes Education Specialist
Strategies for Data Collection and Follow-up Assessment
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References

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Online Publication Date: 22 Aug 2025

Lessons Learned From Implementing a Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program among African Immigrants: The AFRO-DPP

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DOI: 10.18865/EthnDis-2023-56

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Keywords: African Immigrants; Diabetes; Hypertension; Diabetes Prevention Program; Lifestyle Coaching

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Address correspondence to Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN; Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD. ycommod1@jhmi.edu

Authors Hinneh and Ogungbe contributed equally.

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