Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes Management to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality from Cardiovascular Disease in Low-And Middle–Income Countries (LMICs): A Scoping Review
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Background: Although there is evidence of peer support in high-income countries, the use of peer support as an intervention for cardiometabolic disease management, including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), is unclear.
Methods: A scoping review methodology was used to search the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO, LILACS, CDSR, and CENTRAL.
Results: Twenty-eight studies were included in this scoping review. Of these, 67% were developed in Asia, 22% in Africa, and 11% in the Americas. The definition of peer support varied; however, peer support offered a social and emotional dimension to help individuals cope with negative emotions and barriers while promoting disease management.
Conclusions: Findings from this scopingreview highlight a lack of consistency in defining peer support as a component of CMD management in LMICs. A clear definition of peer support and ongoing program evaluation is recommended for future research.
Keywords:
Type 2 diabetesCardiometabolicPeer supportLow and middle incomeScoping review
Methods: A scoping review methodology was used to search the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO, LILACS, CDSR, and CENTRAL.
Results: Twenty-eight studies were included in this scoping review. Of these, 67% were developed in Asia, 22% in Africa, and 11% in the Americas. The definition of peer support varied; however, peer support offered a social and emotional dimension to help individuals cope with negative emotions and barriers while promoting disease management.
Conclusions: Findings from this scopingreview highlight a lack of consistency in defining peer support as a component of CMD management in LMICs. A clear definition of peer support and ongoing program evaluation is recommended for future research.
Keywords:
Type 2 diabetesCardiometabolicPeer supportLow and middle incomeScoping review
Original language | English |
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Journal | Global Heart |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISSN | 2211-8160 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
ID: 358504441