SynthesisBMC public health2018
Effect of peer support interventions on cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effects of digital peer support interventions on physical and mental health: a review and meta-analysis.Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of a Peer Health Coaching Intervention on Clinical Outcomes Among US Veterans With Cardiovascular Risks: The Vet-COACH Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2023Trial
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- Predicting Home Exercise Adherence after Ischemic Stroke: Development and Validation of a Web-Based Nomogram.Brain and behavior · 2026Article
- Exploring stakeholder perceptions of peer support initiatives in the management of diabetes in low- and middle-income countries: An online survey study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Peer Support for Women with Heart Disease: Program Description and Evaluation of Women@Heart.CJC open · 2025Article
- Volunteering, chronic stress, and systemic inflammation among middle-aged and older adults.Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2025Article
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- Peer-based interventions to support transgender and gender diverse people's health and healthcare access: A scoping review.International journal of transgender health · 2024Article
- Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A Scoping Review.Global heart · 2024Article
- Community engagement to inform development of strategies to improve referral for hypertension: perspectives of patients, providers and local community members in western Kenya.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Peer Support as Part of Scaling-Up Integrated Care in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Arterial Hypertension at the Primary Healthcare Level: A Study Protocol.Zdravstveno varstvo · 2023Article
- Family doctors' attitudes toward peer support programs for type 2 diabetes and/or coronary artery disease: an exploratory survey among German practitioners.BMC primary care · 2022Article
- Barriers and enablers of weight management after breast cancer: a thematic analysis of free text survey responses using the COM-B model.BMC public health · 2022Article
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- Peer Mentoring as an Avenue to Explore in Kidney Transplantation: Kidney Transplant Recipients' Perspectives on Peer Mentoring.Transplantation direct · 2021Article
- The effect of self-management intervention program on the lifestyle of postmyocardial infarction patients.Journal of education and health promotion · 2021Article
- Community-Based Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.Public health reviews · 2021Article
- Use of advanced statistical techniques to predict all-cause mortality in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial.International Journal of Cardiology. Hypertension · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeer support by persons affected with diabetes improves peer supporter's diabetes self-management skills. Peer support interventions by individuals who have diabetes or are affected by diabetes have been shown to improve glycemic control; however, its effects on other cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults with diabetes are unknown. We aimed to estimate the effect of peer support interventions on cardiovascular disease risk factors other than glycemic control in adults with diabetes.
methodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing peer support interventions to a control condition in adults affected by diabetes that measured any cardiovascular disease risk factors [Body Mass Index, smoking, diet, physical activity, cholesterol level, glucose control and blood pressure]. Quality was assessed by Cochrane's risk of bias tool. We calculated standardized mean difference effect sizes using random effects models.
resultsWe retrieved 438 citations from multiple databases including OVID MEDLINE, Cochrane database and Scopus, and author searches. Of 233 abstracts reviewed, 16 articles met inclusion criteria. A random effects model in a total of 3243 participants showed a positive effect of peer support interventions on systolic BP with a pooled effect size of 2.07 mmHg (CI 0.35 mmHg to 3.79 mmHg, p = 0.02); baseline pooled systolic blood pressure was 137 mmHg. There was a non-significant effect of peer support interventions on diastolic blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, diet and physical activity. Cardiovascular disease risk factors other than glycemic control outcomes were secondary outcomes in most studies and baseline values were normal or mildly elevated. Only one study reported smoking outcomes.
conclusionsWe found a small (2 mmHg) positive effect of peer support interventions on systolic blood pressure in adults with diabetes whose baseline blood pressure was on average minimally elevated. Additional studies need to be conducted to further understand the effect of peer support interventions on high-risk cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults with diabetes.
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