Peer mentors delivering a physical activity intervention for cancer survivors: effects among mentors
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DOI: 10.1007/s13142-016-0460-2
Abstract: To further inform implementation efforts of a telephone-based physical activity (PA) intervention for breast cancer survivors, we assessed the PA, fatigue, mood, and quality of life of the peer mentors/coaches who delivered the program. The… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; activity intervention; cancer survivors; peer mentors ... See more keywords
Female Genital Mutilation [FGM] and Emotional Support: A Research Study Exploring the Value and Sustainability of Offering Emotional Support to Women Exposed to FGM
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.2233
Abstract: Introduction Global estimates suggest over 130 million girls and women have undergone FGM. While practiced in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, due to immigration trends it is now prominent in Western society. While studies… read more here.
Keywords: offering emotional; research; support women; peer mentors ... See more keywords
“I just had to be flexible and show good patience”: management of interactional approaches to enact mentoring roles by peer mentors with developmental disabilities
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1334835
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Peer mentoring may be an effective approach for fostering skill development for mentors and mentees with developmental disabilities. However, little is known about how mentors with developmental disabilities perceive and enact their roles.… read more here.
Keywords: mentors developmental; peer mentors; approach; peer mentoring ... See more keywords
An exploration of the roles and experiences of SCI peer mentors using creative non-fiction.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1977395
Abstract: PURPOSE Spinal cord injury (SCI) peer mentors are individuals who, through their lived experiences, offer emotional support and empathetic understanding to others living with SCI to foster positive health, independence, and well-being. This study explored… read more here.
Keywords: exploration roles; sci peer; peer mentors; roles experiences ... See more keywords
Positive youth development profiles of cross-age peer mentors
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DOI: 10.1080/10888691.2017.1295810
Abstract: ABSTRACT To engage more youth in service, we require further research on the characteristics of youth who serve, particularly disadvantaged youth with limited access to formal service opportunities. This study investigated the positive youth development… read more here.
Keywords: cross age; age peer; youth; peer mentors ... See more keywords
Alignment of roles of near-peer mentors for medical students underrepresented in medicine with medical education competencies: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1854-x
Abstract: BackgroundMedical student learning experiences should facilitate progressive development of competencies required for practice. Medical school training opportunities have traditionally focused on acquiring medical knowledge and patient care competencies while affording less opportunity to receive feedback… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medical school; peer; peer mentors ... See more keywords