Youth leadership in peer-to-peer community sport: comparing programme rationales and peer delivery
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.455
Abstract: Peer-to-peer approaches are widely used in health promotion. Peer leaders are suggested to increase credibility and identification through role modelling. We suggest that to meet the rationales of peer education, peer leaders should be able… read more here.
Keywords: community sport; implementation; programme rationales; peer leaders ... See more keywords
Facilitators of peer leader retention within a Type 2 diabetes intervention trial for US Latinos/Hispanics of Mexican origin.
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DOI: 10.1093/her/cyad006
Abstract: Peer support is effective in improving self-management behaviors and health outcomes among individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Volunteer peer support programs offer a cost-effective resource for diabetes self-management support; however, factors affecting the retention of… read more here.
Keywords: retention; mexican origin; support; type diabetes ... See more keywords
Peer leaders in reproductive health: A job that ended up much more
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DOI: 10.1177/00178969221131879
Abstract: Objective: Adolescents’ unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections have a significant impact on the individuals themselves and on society. Peer leaders are students trained to become role models and leaders who promote positive behaviour change… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive health; peer leaders; health; peer leader ... See more keywords
Youth voices creating healthy eating and physically active environments in schools
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DOI: 10.1177/00178969231173266
Abstract: The objectives of this study were to (1) measure the acceptability of Students As LifeStyle Activists (SALSA) Youth Voices (SYV) programme, (2) determine the skills gained by peer leaders from their participation in SYV and… read more here.
Keywords: youth voices; syv programme; peer; creating healthy ... See more keywords
Investigating the direct and indirect effects of a school-based leadership program for primary school students: Rationale and study protocol for the ‘Learning to Lead’ cluster randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279661
Abstract: Background Leadership is a valuable skill that can be taught in school, and which may have benefits within and beyond the classroom. Learning to Lead (L2L) is a student-led, primary school-based leadership program whereby older… read more here.
Keywords: trial; program; learning lead; school ... See more keywords
A Theory-Based Self-Management Training Program for Older Adult Peer Leaders with Diabetes: A Feasibility Assessment
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s286186
Abstract: Objective To improve the quality of peer leader training, this study developed a theory-based self-management training program for older adult peer leaders with diabetes and assessed its feasibility. Background Current self-management programs are designed mainly… read more here.
Keywords: management; training; peer leaders; self management ... See more keywords
The Co-Evolution of Network Structure and PrEP Adoption among a Large Cohort of PrEP Peer Leaders: Implications for Intervention Evaluation and Community Capacity-Building
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116051
Abstract: Background: Peer leader interventions are effective strategies for promoting prevention behaviors in communities at risk for HIV, yet little is known about their effects on the social and behavioral dynamics of peer leaders themselves. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: peer leaders; prep; prep adoption; network ... See more keywords