Table 4 Results of studies disaggregated by type of health problem addressed
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%) |