A Longitudinal Survey of Health in Bolivia

NCT02384356 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HUM00071766
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to gather baseline surveillance data about the current health status of adults with chronic health conditions in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia and identify barriers to the management of NCDs during face-to-face outpatient encounters as well as via novel mobile health services.

Conditions

Chronic Disease

Keywords

Non-communicable diseases; Chronic disease; Mobile health; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypertension; Bolivia; Longitudinal survey; Health indicators; Primary care; Ambulatory care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Health Status using general health-related quality of life, perceived health, and PHQ8

  Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and follow-up if follow-up is possible.

  Baseline and then annually for up to 7 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Demographics, use of formal care and access, substance use, NCD diagnoses, self-care behavior, knowledge/perceptions, and anthropometric measures

  Baseline and then annually for up to 7 years

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients visiting clinics associated with Universidad Católica Boliviana, including SEDES La Paz and Universidad Mayor San Andres, in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia for a non-urgent health problem.

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older
• Existing diagnosis (per medical record) of at least 1 chronic health issue: diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, angina, high cholesterol, depression, cancer, stroke, arthritis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, migraine headaches, heartburn, acid reflux or irritable bowel syndrome, stomach or duodenal ulcers, chronic back pain or sciatica, asthma, history of gestational diabetes (female), history of polycystic ovary syndrome (female)
• If no existing diagnosis of at least 1 chronic health issue, then clinical indicator patient may be at risk of diabetes (has a close relative with diabetes, female patient who delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds); PHQ-2 score between 3-6, BMI \>25; or, Systolic BP over 140

You may not qualify if:

• Life-threatening health problem such as cancer with less than a six month life expectancy
• Are visiting the clinic for an urgent health problem (for themselves)
• If they have severe mental illness as reported by their clinical team

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Michigan: lead

Study Sites (2)

Universidad Católica Boliviana associated clinics, including SEDES La Paz and Universidad Mayor San Andres

El Alto, Bolivia

Location

Universidad Católica Boliviana associated clinics, including SEDES La Paz and Universidad Mayor San Andres

La Paz, Bolivia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Disease; Noncommunicable Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypertension

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

• John D Piette, PhD

  University of Michigan

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: VA Senior Research Career Scientist, Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and of Internal Medicine

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2015
• First Posted: March 10, 2015
• Study Start: June 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2018
• Study Completion: June 1, 2018
• Last Updated: July 19, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BO (2)