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The effects of peer counseling on smoking cessation and reduction

CS Malchodi, C Oncken, EA Dornelas, L Caramanica, E Gregonis... Obstetrics & Gynecology 2003

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a peer counseling intervention for pregnant smokers. METHODS: One hundred forty-two pregnant, predominantly Hispanic women were assigned to a peer-led smoking cessation program or to usual care. RESULTS: Compared with usual care, peer counseling reduced smoking (−9.1 versus −4.5 cigarettes daily, P = .03), but...

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A randomized controlled pilot study testing three types of health coaches for obesity treatment: Professional, peer, and mentor

TM Leahey, RR Wing Obesity 2013

Despite their popularity, empirical support for health coaches is limited. Objective: This study examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of three types of coaching models for obesity treatment. Design and Methods: Participants (N = 44) were randomized to 6 months of reduced intensity group behavioral weight loss (rBWL) p...

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A systematic review of the literature on health and wellness coaching: defining a key behavioral intervention in healthcare

RQ Wolever, LA Simmons, GA Sforzo, D Dill, M Kaye, E Bechard... Global Advances in Health and Medicine 2013

Primary Objective: Review the operational definitions of health and wellness coaching as published in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Background: As global rates of preventable chronic diseases have reached epidemic proportions, there has been an increased focus on strategies to improve health behaviors and associated outcomes....

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