Hispanic Diabetes Peer Facilitator Training Needs and Connections to Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Hispanic Diabetes Peer Facilitator Training Needs and Connections to Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes

Published:2023-05-23 Issue:4 Volume:21 Page:221-227
ISSN:1540-4153
Container-title:Hispanic Health Care International
language:en
Short-container-title:Hisp Health Care Int

Author:

Allen Nancy A.¹^ORCID,Litchman Michelle L.¹,Greenwood Deborah A.¹,Ng Ashley²,Sanchez-Birkhead Ana¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

2. Department of Dietetics, Human Nutrition, and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia

Abstract

Introduction: There is a gap in the literature on the role of Hispanic peer facilitators (PFs) in online peer-support communities for Hispanics with diabetes. This paper explores bilingual Hispanic PFs’ training experiences and their perspectives on their role in a continuous glucose monitoring and online peer support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with five PFs. A three-stage triangulation of qualitative data using inductive and deductive reasoning was used for the data analysis. Results: We grouped emerging themes into three categories: (a) technical and practical training needs and experiences, (b) building connections through shared diabetes experience, and (c) challenges and benefits of being a PF, such as helplessness, to further support participants and find motivation for their diabetes management. Conclusion: Successful peer facilitation requires more than technical knowledge. PFs need additional communication skills and psychosocial training on diabetes distress, anxiety, and depression. PFs may derive personal benefits in managing their own diabetes and making positive lifestyle changes from participating in an online peer support community.

Funder

Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Nursing

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/15404153231175998

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