Self-Care Education for Farmers and Fishermen with CMDs

To Understand the Self-care Ability of Farmers and Fishermen With CMDs (Hypertension, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes), Whether They Are Aware of CMDs, Their Treatment Status, Treatment Effectiveness, and Their Ability to Describe Known and Practice the Self-care Content of CMDs.

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Hyperlipidemia Stroke
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
338 (estimated)
Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for farmers and fishermen aged 18 to 75 who have been diagnosed with chronic metabolic diseases. Participants will take part in developing and using educational materials that can help manage their health conditions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with chronic metabolic diseases.
  • I am between 18 and 75 years old.
  • I can take care of my daily life.
  • I can walk to the local community activity center.
  • I can speak Taiwanese or Mandarin.
  • I agree to participate in the study for two to three years.

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not have a stable home address.
  • I have had a stroke or heart attack.
  • I have kidney or heart failure.
  • I have problems with my thinking or mental health.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This project will be based on nursing scholar Dorothea Orem's self-care theory, integrating the concept of the \[life essential 8, LE8\] proposed by the American Heart Association, as well as our team's recent research findings. We aim to develop educational materials and tools tailored for this group, termed \[Self-Care Eight Essentials\] aligning with these theories and previous research outcome…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Farmers and fishermen who have been diagnosed with CMDs * Aged between 18 and 75 years old * Able to take care of their own daily life and can walk to the unit or community activity center that cooperates with this project * Can communicate with Taiwanese and Mandarin, and agr…
Contacts

Mei-Yen Chen, Distinguished Professor

886-5-3628800

meiyen@mail.cgust.edu.tw

CONTACT

Yu-Ju Hou, Research Assistant

886-5-3628800

sigridho@mail.cgust.edu.tw

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