Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A Scoping Review

• Main Authors: Diana Sherifali (Author), Lilian Pinto da Silva (Author), Pooja Dewan (Author), F. Aaysha Cader (Author), Zainab Dakhil (Author), Bishal Gyawali (Author), Sheila Klassen (Author), Israa Fadhil Yaseen (Author), Milos Jovkovic (Author), Saira Khalid (Author), Donna Fitzpatrick-Lewis (Author), Paige Alliston (Author), Megan Racey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

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.

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2211-8179
10.5334/gh.1299