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Table 4 Results of studies disaggregated by type of health problem addressed

From: Peer support of complex health behaviors in prevention and disease management with special reference to diabetes: systematic reviews

Results by Type of Health Problem Addressed

Significant between-group

Significant within group

Total favoring peer support

Addiction: Drug, Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking

2 (66.7%)

0

2/3 (66.7%)

Cardiovascular disease, including Heart Failure and general prevention through any or all of diet, exercise, PA, BP mgmgt

4 (40.0%)

5 (50.0%)

9/10 (90.0%)

Diabetes, including support for parents of children with diabetes

6 (66.7%)

2 (22.2%)

8/9 (88.9%)

HIV/AIDS

3 (50.0%)

2 (33.3%)

5/6 (83.3%)

Maternal & Child Health: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Pre- and Post-natal care, including breastfeeding

14 (82.4%)

1 (5.9%)

15/17 (88.3%)

Mental Health, including post-partum depression (3)

5 (62.5%)

1 (12.5%)

6/8 (75.0%)

Other Chronic Disease

6 (50.0%)

3 (25.0%)

9/12 (75.0%)

Totals

39 (60.0%)

14 (21.5%)

53 (81.2%)