Perceptions and experiences of older adults in a youth community health volunteer–led health coaching program in Singapore: A qualitative study
Engaging YCHVs as preventive health advocates for older adults appeared both acceptable and promising. This study highlights the potential for YCHV scale-up, while emphasizing the need for targeted training in behavior change and referral to community resources. Beyond individual health gains, such initiatives may help address ageist attitudes, foster intergenerational solidarity, and complement primary care efforts.
Authors
- Natasha Howard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4174-7349)
- Kennedy Yao Yi Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6630-3803)
- Zi Hao Lee
- Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5907-7174)
- Jie Xin Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3117-417X)
- Sai Yin Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9485-0273)
- Esther Sim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5628-1628)
- Alicia Shi Yao Chee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7635-6254)
- Chee Hsiang Liow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4829-4175)
- Lynn Pei Zhen Teo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7839-9010)
- Jasmine Yee Ru Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8207-2012)
- Ka Shing Yow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6168-3752)
- Kharuna Jaichandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8235-723X)
- Xiaoting Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9447-0849)
- Audrey Shu Ting Kwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2530-7817)
- Lian Leng Low
- Si Qi Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3724-6119)
- Jed Jasman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5944-8719)
- Thaddeus Chi En Cheong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0762-8303)
- Muhammad Razzan Razaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3671-1392)
Institutions
- SingHealth (SG)
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Singapore General Hospital (SG)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- Deutsche Telekom (Singapore) (SG)
- Faculty of Public Health (GB)
- Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
- National Cancer Centre Singapore (SG)
- National University Health System (SG)
- Harvard Global Health Institute (US)
- Trinity Theological College (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0335716
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Singapore General Hospital
- Info-communications Media Development Authority
- Medical Research Council
- National Medical Research Council