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Empowering Community Leadership: Perspectives of Peer Mentors Facilitating a Food Pantry-Based Nutrition Education Program

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  • Tracy L. Oliver

    (M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA)

  • Lisa K. Diewald

    (M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
    MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA)

  • Amy McKeever

    (M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA)

  • Cerena A. George

    (M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA)

  • Rebecca Shenkman

    (M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
    MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, USA)

Abstract

Peer Mentors (PMs) are valuable health educators within food-insecure communities; however, little is known about PMs’ perspectives and experiences after serving in their peer mentor role. Therefore, this qualitative study explored PMs’ (n = 10) perceptions and analyzed data using thematic analysis based on descriptive phenomenology. Four themes emerged: (1) Successes and Struggles in Sharing Nutrition Knowledge; (2) Establishing a Conducive Learning Environment; (3) The Peer Mentor and Mentee Connection: Impact of Shared Experiences; (4) Empowerment of the Peer Mentor Experience. PMs have many advantages; however, more research is needed to evaluate the sustainability and efficacy of PMs within food-insecure communities.

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  • Tracy L. Oliver & Lisa K. Diewald & Amy McKeever & Cerena A. George & Rebecca Shenkman, 2023. "Empowering Community Leadership: Perspectives of Peer Mentors Facilitating a Food Pantry-Based Nutrition Education Program," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-9, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:3:p:2604-:d:1053303
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    1. Webel, A.R. & Okonsky, J. & Trompeta, J. & Holzemer, W.L., 2010. "A systematic review of the effectiveness of peer-based interventions on health-related behaviors in adults," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(2), pages 247-253.
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