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Using peer educators for a classroom-based AIDS program.

N D Richie1, D Stenroos, A Getty

  • 1Health Education Department, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 1, 1990
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A new classroom-based AIDS education program successfully engaged students, but requires improved recruitment of peer educators and faculty. Further refinement of evaluation methods, particularly for behavioral changes, is also recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • School-based health programs face challenges in reaching large student populations.
  • Peer educators, while valuable, may not suffice for comprehensive student outreach.
  • Innovative delivery methods are needed for effective health education in schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a newly implemented classroom-based AIDS education program.
  • To assess student and faculty receptiveness to a school-based health intervention.
  • To identify areas for program improvement, including recruitment and evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a classroom-based AIDS education program utilizing certified peer educators.
  • Securing faculty permission for program delivery to ensure a captive student audience.

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  • Initial evaluation of program reception and participant engagement over two years.

    • Main Results:

    • The classroom-based program was positively received by students, with minimal resentment.
    • Initial evaluation highlights a need for enhanced recruitment strategies for both peer educators and participating faculty.
    • Student engagement was high, indicating potential for broader impact.

    Conclusions:

    • Classroom-based delivery is a viable strategy for school-based AIDS education.
    • Program success is contingent on robust recruitment and sustained faculty involvement.
    • Improved evaluation methodologies, including pretest-posttest designs, are crucial for measuring behavioral outcomes.