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Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A Scoping Review
- Source :
- Global Heart, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 20-20 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Ubiquity Press, 2024.
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Abstract
- 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.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22118179
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Global Heart
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8f2a5ffcc404fe8aa1ae5dc82e58c2c
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1299