Assessing Disparities in Hybrid and Online-Only Local Support Communities
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DOI: 10.1145/3757553
Abstract: HCI aspires to achieve equitable outcomes in our sociotechnical interventions. Prior work suggests that improved evaluation and reporting of intervention disparities can help achieve more equitable outcomes. We analyzed socioeconomic disparities in hybrid and online-only… read more here.
Keywords: disparities hybrid; local support; hybrid online; online local ... See more keywords
Building Bridges Through Collaboration and Consensus: Expanding Awareness and Use of Peer Support and Peer Support Communities Among People With Diabetes, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers
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DOI: 10.1177/1932296818807689
Abstract: Diabetes, regardless of type, is a complex disease. Successful management to achieve both short- and long-term health goals and outcomes is highly dependent on learning, mastery, and regular implementation and execution of self-care behaviors. The… read more here.
Keywords: peer support; among people; people diabetes; health ... See more keywords
Demands for psychosocial support from communities vulnerable to natural disasters.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0213
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify the demands for the psychosocial care of vulnerable communities in the Vale do Itajaí, Santa Catarina Methods: Qualitative research, multiple case study, through narrative interviews with health professionals in three municipalities, from… read more here.
Keywords: health; demands psychosocial; psychosocial support; care ... See more keywords
TrailMap: Pheromone-Based Adaptive Peer Matching for Sustainable Online Support Communities
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10100658
Abstract: Online peer support platforms are vital, scalable resources for mental health, yet their effectiveness is frequently undermined by inefficient user matching, severe participation inequality, and subsequent “super-helper” burnout. This study introduces TrailMap, a novel peer-matching… read more here.
Keywords: pheromone based; online support; support communities; support ... See more keywords