Faculty

Jane W. Njeru, M.B., Ch.B.

Clinical Studies

Stories for Change: Digital Storytelling for Diabetes Self-Management Among Somali Adults (S4C) Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a digital storytelling intervention derived through a community based participatory research (CBPR) approach on self-management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Somali adults.

Development of a Composite Socio-demographic Risk Index for Prediction of Health Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization Rochester, Minn.
The overall objective of this application is to develop, test and implement a comprehensive socio-demographic and behavioral (SDBH) risk index to identify important predictors of health outcomes and health care utilization.
Stories for Change: Digital Storytelling as a Tool for Engagement in Facilitated Discussion for Reduction of Diabetes-Related Health Disparities Rochester, Minn.
The goal of this study is to evaluate a new format for delivery of a culturally tailored digital storytelling intervention by incorporating a facilitated group discussion following the videos, for management of type II diabetes in Latino communities.