Lay Health Influencers

Yuan, Nicole P.; Castañeda, Heide; Nichter, Mark; Nichter, Mimi; Wind, Steven; Carruth, Lauren; Murãmoto, Myra L.

doi:10.1177/1090198111421622

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“…Alternative conceptual frameworks and corresponding measures are needed to understand the processes of how support is provided and received in this population. Future studies could assess the types and quality of relationships of those providing support as well as cultural influences (Ross et al, 2013; Yuan et al, 2012). Of note, further investigation as to why women reported more social support from friends than did men is warranted.…”

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Relationship of autonomy social support to quitting motivation in diverse smokers

Patten

Goggin

Harris

et al. 2016

Addiction Research & Theory

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Background Research examining relationships between social support and smoking cessation has paid little attention to non-treatment seeking smokers and not considered the role of autonomy support for fostering quitting motivation. This study examined if autonomy support received from family and friends was associated with quitting motivation and making a quit attempt among diverse smokers with varying levels of quitting motivation. Demographic characteristics associated with autonomy support were explored. Methods Participants (N=312) responded to advertisements seeking smokers “not quite ready to quit,” and were primarily Black, low-income, and unemployed. Most (255) enrolled in a clinical trial of smoking cessation induction strategies (treatment sample). An additional 57 not meeting the trial eligibility criteria of low quitting motivation enrolled for baseline assessments only. Participants completed baseline measures of autonomy support received from friends and autonomous quitting motivation. In the treatment sample, quit attempts were assessed at 6-months follow-up. Results Females reported higher levels than males of autonomy support from friends (p=0.003). Participants with a high school diploma/GED reported higher levels of support from family (p<0.001) and friends (p=0.014) than those with less education or a college/graduate degree. Both family (p=0.007) and friend (p=0.004) autonomy support scores were significantly, albeit weakly, associated with autonomous quitting motivation. Autonomy support was not associated with making a quit attempt. Conclusions Support from family and friends may promote autonomous reasons to quit among diverse smokers. Research is needed to assess the role of social support in the pre-quitting phases among racial and socio-economically diverse populations.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relationship of autonomy social support to quitting motivation in diverse smokers

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Goggin

Harris

et al. 2016

Addiction Research & Theory

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“…CHWs have previously reported having increased self-efficacy when conducting smoking cessation interventions as a result of formal cessation training [ 26 ]. Studies also suggest that continuous training sessions may be appropriate for lay health influencers to sustain their intervention delivery over time [ 20 , 27 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, research has shown that lay health workers, including CHWs, have concerns about their social positions with their clients when conducting interventions [ 26 ]. Research also has shown that formal, consistent training is useful for increasing self-efficacy in delivering interventions [ 20 , 27 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Addressing Tobacco Use in Underserved Communities Outside of Primary Care: The Need to Tailor Tobacco Cessation Training for Community Health Workers

Tan

Oke

Ellison

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Individuals from communities with a low socioeconomic status have the highest rates of tobacco use but are less likely to receive assistance with quitting. Community health workers (CHWs) are well-positioned to engage these communities; however, CHWs face barriers in receiving relevant tobacco cessation training. The objective of this study was to conduct a mixed methods needs assessment to describe tobacco practices and the desire for training among CHWs. After incorporating CHW feedback, we developed a needs assessment survey to understand knowledge, practices, and attitudes about tobacco cessation in Chicago, IL. CHWs (N = 23) recruited from local community-based organizations completed the survey online or in-person. We then conducted a focus group with CHWs (N = 6) to expand upon the survey and used the Framework Method to analyze the qualitative data. CHWs reported that their clients had low incomes, low literacy levels, and high smoking rates (e.g., “99%” of patients). About 73.3% reported discussing tobacco use during visits, but fewer reported that they had provided cessation advice (43%) or intervened directly (9%). CHWs described high variability in their work environments (e.g., location, duration, content of visits, etc.) and greater continuity of care. CHWs discussed that existing training on how to conduct tobacco interventions is ineffective, because of its stand-alone design. Our findings illustrate how CHWs adapt to their clients’ needs, and that the currently available “gold-standard” cessation curricula are incompatible with the training needs and flexible care delivery model of CHWs. A curriculum tailored to the CHW experience is needed to maximize the strengths of the CHW care model by training CHWs to adaptively intervene regarding tobacco use in their highly burdened patients.

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“…Several publications from particular years were analysed as part of the systematic literature review methodology. This made it possible to conclude that the issue of using AI‐based technologies and solutions in the area of the broader concept of influence had already started to appear among researchers during the second decade of the 21st century (e.g., Yuan et al, 2012); thus, it was supposed that the search would be limited by this date. However, it should be noted that these were mainly publications from the medical and engineering sciences.…”

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Virtual influencers as an emerging marketing theory: A systematic literature review

Łaszkiewicz

Kalińska-Kula

2023

Int J Consumer Studies

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Over the past few years, the popularity of influencers on social media (SM) has increased, and influencer marketing has become an important element in companies' marketing strategies. This has resulted in significant interest from researchers and practitioners; consequently, the number of publications devoted to the topic of influencers and influencer marketing has risen. Simultaneously, computer‐generated avatars and virtual influencers (VIs), including those using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, have begun to emerge and gain popularity in the SM space. Thus far, research on these topics has been limited, with few studies examining the issue from different perspectives. Given the growing potential of VIs' inclusion in the consumer decision‐making process, and this being a developing field, a comprehensive and critical review of existing research on this subject is urgently needed. In response, this study consolidates the current state of research on virtual, AI, and computer‐generated influencers. A systematic review of peer‐reviewed articles was conducted to identify key themes and dominant concepts. An analysis of 35 articles provides an understanding of this phenomenon, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying the appeal of VIs and their role in shaping consumer attitudes and behaviors. Based on the analysis, the main thematic streams from the study are presented. Further, research gaps have been identified, and recommendations made for future research directions.

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Lay Health Influencers

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

Relationship of autonomy social support to quitting motivation in diverse smokers

Relationship of autonomy social support to quitting motivation in diverse smokers

Addressing Tobacco Use in Underserved Communities Outside of Primary Care: The Need to Tailor Tobacco Cessation Training for Community Health Workers

Virtual influencers as an emerging marketing theory: A systematic literature review

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