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A Demonstration of Peer Support for Ugandan Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Authors: Linda C. Baumann, Nakwagala Frederick, Nankwanga Betty, Ejang Jospehine, Nambuya Agatha

Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

Background

By 2030, 80 % of people with diabetes will be living in developing countries.

Purpose

The purpose of this pre-post quasi-experimental study was to test the feasibility of a peer intervention to improve the following: (1) diabetes self-care behaviors, (2) glycemic control, (3) social support and emotional well-being, (4) linkages to health care providers, and (5) to assess the sustainability of the intervention 18 months later.

Method

Participants were adults with type 2 diabetes who resided in rural Uganda. Participants (n = 46) attended a 1-day diabetes education program and agreed to make weekly contacts over 4 months with each other by phone or in person to assist with daily management, provide social and emotional support, and encourage appropriate contact with health care providers.

Results

Results indicated improvement in glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C), diastolic blood pressure, and eating behaviors.

Conclusions

A short-term peer support program was a feasible intervention to improve diabetes care in rural Uganda. Participants were successfully recruited and retained, and they experienced positive behavioral and physiologic outcomes. Elements of the intervention were sustained 18 months after the intervention.

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Title: A Demonstration of Peer Support for Ugandan Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Linda C. Baumann
Nakwagala Frederick
Nankwanga Betty
Ejang Jospehine
Nambuya Agatha
Publication date: 01-06-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1070-5503
Electronic ISSN: 1532-7558
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-014-9412-8

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A Demonstration of Peer Support for Ugandan Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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Background

Purpose

Method

Results

Conclusions

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