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Peer support and social networking interventions in diabetes self-management in Kenya and Uganda: A scoping review.

Habil OtangaBrian SemujjuLynn MwanikiJustus Aungo
Published in: PloS one (2022)
The limited studies available show that peer support and social networking interventions have mixed results on health and other outcomes. Importantly, most studies reported significant improvements in clinical outcomes. Further research is needed on the nature and mechanisms through which peer support and social network characteristics affect health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • type diabetes
  • public health
  • cardiovascular disease
  • case control
  • risk assessment
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • climate change