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A program using medical students to teach high school students about AIDS.

J A Johnson1, J F Sellew, A E Campbell

  • 1Eastern Virginia Area Health Education Centers Program, Medical College of Hampton Roads, Norfolk.

Journal of Medical Education
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Medical students educated high school seniors about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This pilot program significantly increased student knowledge and highlighted the value of community health education initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Education

Background:

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education is crucial for public health.
  • Engaging young learners with accurate information is essential for prevention and awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a pilot program where medical students educated high school seniors about AIDS.
  • To assess the impact of peer-led health education on adolescent knowledge of AIDS.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program involved 20 medical students teaching AIDS to high school seniors.
  • Knowledge was assessed using pre- and post-intervention tests.
  • Student feedback was gathered through subjective posttest questions.

Main Results:

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  • A statistically significant increase in AIDS knowledge was observed across all participating high schools.
  • High school students expressed strong interest in learning about AIDS from medical students.

Conclusions:

  • Medical student-led AIDS education can effectively enhance adolescent knowledge.
  • Collaborative community education projects benefit both medical students and high school participants.
  • This model demonstrates a successful community outreach strategy for health education.