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Peer interventions to promote health: conceptual considerations
Jane M Simoni1, Julie C Franks, Keren Lehavot
1University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1525 USA.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|July 7, 2011
Summary
Peer interventions, utilizing social support and education, are vital for health promotion. This study defines peer roles and proposes a two-step process for conceptualizing effective peer-led health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Social Science
Background:
- Peer interventions have a long history in health promotion.
- Limited theoretical frameworks exist to describe peer roles and interventions.
- Diverse forms of peer-based health initiatives are evident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define peer interveners and their involvement in health promotion.
- To propose a conceptualization process for peer interventions.
- To integrate theoretical frameworks into peer-led health initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Historical overview of peer interventions.
- Presentation of a 4-part definition for peer interveners.
- Proposal of a 2-step process for conceptualizing interventions.
Main Results:
- A definition of peer interveners and dimensions of their involvement.
- A 2-step process for conceptualizing peer interventions.
- Identification of relevant theoretical frameworks for peer interventions.
Conclusions:
- Theoretical frameworks are crucial for understanding and implementing peer interventions.
- Peer roles can be defined and their involvement conceptualized systematically.
- Integrating theories enhances the effectiveness of peer-led health promotion.
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