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Management issues related to effectively implementing a nutrition education program using peer educators.

T Taylor1, E Serrano, J Anderson

  • 1Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1571, USA. jela@lamar.colostate.edu

Journal of Nutrition Education
|May 29, 2002
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Peer educators in nutrition programs are motivated by community work but face challenges in recruitment and coordination. Addressing administrative support and reimbursement can improve program effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Nutrition Education
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Peer educators are increasingly utilized in community-based health programs.
  • The La Cocina Saludable program aims to improve nutrition among Hispanic populations.
  • Understanding the experiences of peer educators is crucial for program sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the administrative aspects influencing peer educators in a nutrition program.
  • To identify motivators, challenges, and reasons for attrition among peer educators.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative and quantitative data collected via telephone interviews with peer educators.
  • Participants included those who never taught, currently taught, or no longer taught after training.

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  • Analysis involved descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Key motivators included community engagement and nutrition knowledge acquisition.
    • Participant recruitment and class coordination were significant challenges.
    • Personal issues and extensive travel distances led to program withdrawal.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhancing peer educator effectiveness requires empowerment and further training.
    • A structured reimbursement system and administrative support are recommended.
    • Addressing these factors can improve the La Cocina Saludable program's impact.