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However, there is a lack of evidence to describe the intervention impact when adjusting for self-management of SLE. The present work aims to determine whether greater patient activation is associated with greater reductions in pain overall and within intervention groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were used from the Peer Approaches to Lupus Self-Management study, a randomised controlled trial designed to determine the efficacy of peer mentorship in African American women with SLE. A total of 274 participants were randomised to an intervention (mentorship) or control (non-mentorship) arms. Data were collected on self-reported Lupus Quality of Life questionnaire for bodily pain and Patient Activation Measure (PAM). 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