Name: Abdikadir Ali Adan

Master research Application

Research Proposal
Title: The Impact of Community-based Interventions on Reducing Chronic Diseases in Low-
Income communities.
Analysis of the Problem

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also known as chronic diseases kill 41 million people each
year, equivalent to 74% of all deaths globally. Each year, 17 million people die from a NCD
before age 70; 86% of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Of all
NCD deaths, 77% are in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases account for
most NCD deaths, or 17.9 million people annually, followed by cancers (9.3 million), chronic
respiratory diseases (4.1 million), and diabetes (2.0 million including kidney disease deaths
caused by diabetes) (Who, 2022).
Many chronic diseases are caused by list of risk behaviors: Tobacco use and exposure to
secondhand smoke, Poor poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in
sodium, saturated fats, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol use (Cdc, 2022).
Several Wways can be prevented or reduceed for chronic diseases include such as active living,
regular exercise, eating healthy foods and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use. Creating the
awareness about theseAnd these ways can be achieved through community-based interventions.
Therefore this study will explore the impact of community-based interventions on reducing
chronic diseases in low-income communities.
This study will make a significant contribution to the field of public health, particularly in non-
communicable diseases. The study will provide valuable insights into the impact of community-
based interventions on reducing chronic diseases in low-income communities, and will
contribute to the development of evidence-based policy and practice in this area. The study will
also contribute to our understanding of the challenges and experiences of community health
workers and other healthcare providers in implementing community-based interventions in low-
income communities. The results of this study will inform future researchers and policy
initiatives aimed at improving health and reducing the burden of chronic diseases in low-income
communities.
Research Method:
In order to explore the impact of community-based interventions on reducing chronic diseases in
low-income community in Somalia, this study will use a mixed-methods approach. This
approach will involve collecting both quantitative and qualitative data through the use of in-
depth interviews, observations, surveys, and experiments. The in-depth interviews will be
conducted with community health workers and other healthcare providers to gain a deeper
understanding of the experiences and challenges they face in implementing community-based
interventions. The surveys will be used to gather quantitative data on the impact of these
interventions on reducing chronic diseases, and the experiments will be used to test the
effectiveness of different interventions.
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General Structure of the Study:
My research will have the following structure at the end of the research completion. The general
structure of this study will consist of the following main headings:
Abstract: A summary of the study, including the research question, methodology, results, and
conclusion.
Introduction: An overview of the problem of chronic diseases in Somalia, and the need for
community-based interventions to address this problem.
Statement of the Problem: A clear statement of the research question and objective of the
study.
Analysis of Literature: A review of the existing literature on community-based interventions
for reducing chronic diseases in low-income communities, and a discussion of the gap in the
literature that this study aims to address.
Research Methodology: A description of the mixed-methods approach used in the study,
including the in-depth interviews, surveys, and experiments.
Results: A presentation of the results of the study, including both quantitative and qualitative
data.
Discussion: A discussion of the results and their implications for reducing chronic diseases in
low-income communities in Somalia.
Conclusion: A summary of the study, including the key findings and their implications for
public health policy and practice.
Recommendation: Recommendations for future research and for the implementation of
community-based interventions in low-income community in Somalia.
References: A list of the sources used in the study. Most the desk review or literature reviews or
any resource,
Academic Contribution of the Study: This study will make a significant contribution to the
field of public health, particularly in non-communicable diseases. The study will provide
valuable insights into the impact of community-based interventions on reducing chronic diseases
in low-income communities, and will contribute to the development of evidence-based policy
and practice in this area. The study will also contribute to our understanding of the challenges
and experiences of community health workers and other healthcare providers in implementing
community-based interventions in low-income communities. The results of this study will inform
future researchers and policy initiatives aimed at improving health and reducing the burden of
chronic diseases in low-income communities.
Literature Review: There is a growing body of literature on the impact of community-based
interventions on reducing chronic diseases.
Some of the key academic sources in this study area include:
Chan, M., Gray, M., Burns, C., Owens, L., Woolfenden, S., Lingam, R., … Homaira, N. (2021).
Community-based interventions for childhood asthma using comprehensive approaches:
A systematic review and meta-analysis. Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 17(1).
doi:10.1186/s13223-021-00522-9
Kim, K., Choi, J. S., Choi, E., Nieman, C. L., Joo, J. H., Lin, F. R., … Han, H. (2016). Effects
of community-based health worker interventions to improve chronic disease
management and care among vulnerable populations: A systematic review. American
Journal of Public Health, 106(4), 671-671. doi:10.2105/ajph.2015.302987a
Shirinzadeh, M., Afshin-Pour, B., Angeles, R., Gaber, J., & Agarwal, G. (2019). The effect of
community-based programs on diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income
countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Globalization and Health, 15(1).
doi:10.1186/s12992-019-0451-4
Soler, R., Orenstein, D., Honeycutt, A., Bradley, C., Trogdon, J., & Kent, C. K. (2016).
Community-based interventions to decrease obesity and tobacco exposure and reduce
health care costs: Outcome estimates from communities putting prevention to work for
2010–2020. Preventing Chronic Disease, 13. doi:10.5888/pcd13.150272
Somali Institute for Health Research (SIHR). (2022, June 10). Non-communicable diseases.
Retrieved from https://www.sihr.institute/non-communicable-diseases-research-center/
Son, K., Son, H., Park, B., Kim, H., & Kim, C. (2019). A community-based intervention for
improving medication adherence for elderly patients with hypertension in
Korea. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(5), 721.
doi:10.3390/ijerph16050721
Who. (2022, September 16). Non communicable diseases. Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases

Preliminary Answer: By increasing awareness of healthy lifestyles and risk factors for chronic
diseases, community-based interventions such as health education programs, community
mobilization, may empower individuals to make changes in their behavior and reduce their risk
for chronic diseases. In addition, the provision of health services in accessible locations may
improve access to care for individuals with chronic diseases, helping to manage and treat their
conditions more effectively.