2013
DOI: 10.1136/jech-2013-203274
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Effect of social networks intervention in type 2 diabetes: a partial randomised study

Abstract: The social networks intervention showed improved integration of patients within their existing networks leading to a greater reduction in HbA1c and blood glucose, as well as improved behaviour mediating outcomes.

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“…This is in agreement with the findings of other studies that social networks were significantly positively associated with the reduction of complication related to diabetes (Shaya et al, 2014).…”
Section: Sources Of Informationsupporting
confidence: 83%
“…This is in agreement with the findings of other studies that social networks were significantly positively associated with the reduction of complication related to diabetes (Shaya et al, 2014).…”
Section: Sources Of Informationsupporting
confidence: 83%
“…Third, our follow-up rate of 60% was lower than the 67% to 85% range reported in other studies targeting the African American community. [10][11][12][13] While this 15-month intervention was lengthier [11][12][13] than some other studies, our low retention rate still raises questions concerning acceptability and sustainability. Towards the end of the intervention, some participants appeared to experience intervention "burnout."…”
Section: S33mentioning
confidence: 60%
“…In fact, only 3 of 14 randomized controlled trials analyzed in a 2012 systematic review of peer support interventions in diabetes targeted the African American community. 7,[9][10][11] While the few peer support trials in the African American community have generally yielded positive findings, [10][11][12][13] the majority of these interventions have been short-term rather than longer-term diabetes self-management support (DSMS) programs. Accordingly, the objective of this study, the Peer-Led, Empowerment-Based Approach to SelfManagement Efforts in Diabetes (PLEASED) Study, was to investigate whether a peer support model could sustain improvements achieved in a short-term diabetes self-management education (DSME) program for African American adults with type 2 diabetes.…”
Section: W Ith 13% Of African Americans Known To Have Diabetes Africanmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…156 Conversely, social environment factors such as social support have been shown to reduce depression symptoms and to improve health behaviors among racial/ethnic minority groups. [171][172][173] Poor built environments can increase the likelihood of mental health disorders by exposing individuals residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods to daily stressors and inconveniences, social strain, exposure to crime and trauma, and limited access to green space. 174,175 For example, residential environment factors such as crime and low personal safety can lead to the experience of anxiety, which in turn can also affect physical activity.…”
Section: Psychological Mechanismsmentioning
confidence: 99%