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S Thomson1, D Michelson, C Day
1Lambeth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Peer facilitators in community health programs gain knowledge and confidence, but require support. Effective programs need well-supported peer leaders for success and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Interventions
- Parenting Support Programs
- Peer-Led Models
Background:
- Peer-led interventions are growing in community health.
- Little is known about peer leader experiences and outcomes.
- This study examines parents as peer facilitators in the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences of parents participating as peer facilitators in a community-based parenting support program.
- To understand the process and outcomes of participation for peer leaders.
- To identify factors contributing to the effectiveness and sustainability of peer-led interventions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative cross-sectional study design.
- Semi-structured interviews with 14 peer facilitators.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Peer facilitators gained knowledge and skills through training, practice, and manuals.
- Facilitators reported personal benefits like increased confidence and improved family dynamics.
- Enthusiasm and mutual identification were key to program effectiveness, though training was demanding.
Conclusions:
- Successful peer-led interventions depend on supporting peer leaders' personal qualities and needs.
- Essential support includes training, manuals, supervision, and logistical assistance.
- Further research is needed to generalize findings to other peer-led programs.
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