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ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Peer Ambassador Perspectives in a Culturally Tailored Self-Management Intervention for African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.

Meng-Jung Wen, Ejura Y Salihu, Choua Yang, Martha Maurer, Olayinka O Shiyanbola

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Meng-Jung WenDivision of Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6265-6679
Ejura Y SalihuDivision of Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0981-7618
Choua YangSchool of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
Martha MaurerSonderegger Research Center for Improved Medication Outcomes, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
Olayinka O ShiyanbolaDivision of Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6018-2104

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University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational ResearchUL1TR002373 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · PI ELIZABETH S BURNSIDE, Allan R. Brasier · 2017 to 2026
$75.9M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002373This project is supported by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, grant UL1TR002373-02. The content is solely the responsibility UL1TR002373-02
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Abstract

objectiveDiabetes disproportionately affects African Americans, leading to higher morbidity and mortality. This study explores the experiences of African American adults who successfully self-manage their type 2 diabetes (called Peer Ambassadors) and provided phone-based peer support in a 6-month culturally tailored diabetes self-management program for African Americans guided by the information-motivation-behavioral skills model.

designA group discussion using a semi-structured discussion guide was conducted. Qualitative content analysis was used to identify the facilitators and barriers to completing the role of a Peer Ambassador and to develop strategies for overcoming possible challenges in the future.

settingKey informant discussions were conducted in a community location to gain insights into Ambassadors' motivations and challenges in delivering peer support.

participantsThree Peer Ambassadors completed ethics training and peer mentor training and received a phone call guide before providing support to their peers.

resultsThere were four core themes related to Peer Ambassador experiences: (1) Motivation to be a Peer Ambassador, (2) program elements that supported Peer Ambassador role, (3) key elements of achieving engagement, and (4) challenges related to being a Peer Ambassador.

conclusionsThis study showed Peer Ambassadors in a culturally tailored peer supported self-management program found fulfillment in sharing experiences and supporting peers. They highly valued educational group sessions for knowledge updates and sustaining their health-related goals, suggesting the potential benefits of recognizing milestones or providing advanced training for future program sustainability. Findings suggest the importance of recruiting motivated patients and providing effective facilitation for peer support roles, including addressing barriers such as time commitment and lack of socialization opportunities.

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African Americansdiabetespeer supportself-managementstakeholder engagement

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