Training Impacts on Programming

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the impact of a training program on the involvement of Extension home economists in diabetes education activities.
• Training was directed at Extension home economists in Georgia.
• Participants were provided with materials to educate on diabetes self-management.
• Involvement in diabetes programming was assessed after training.
• A higher number of Extension agents reported willingness to engage in diabetes programming post-training.
• There was a measurable increase in diabetes educational activities among the trained agents.