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Peer education and the deaf community

¹Peter J. Fine Student Health Service, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH

|May 1, 1993

Summary

Gallaudet University launched a unique peer health education program for deaf students. The initiative, tailored to the deaf community, has been well-received by students and the campus.

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Area of Science:

Health Education
Deaf Studies
Higher Education

Background:

Gallaudet University is the sole liberal arts university for deaf students globally.
Peer health education programs are vital for student well-being.
Unique cultural contexts require tailored health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish and evaluate a novel peer health education program at Gallaudet University.
To address the specific health needs of the deaf student population.
To assess the initial reception and impact of the program within the campus community.

Main Methods:

Program establishment within a specialized university setting.
Focus on culturally relevant health education strategies.
Qualitative and quantitative feedback collection from participants and the community.

Main Results:

The peer health education program has been successfully implemented.
The program has garnered an enthusiastic response from students.
Positive reception has been observed from the broader campus community.

Conclusions:

The peer health education program shows early promise in serving the deaf student population.
The program's unique design is well-suited to Gallaudet's environment.
Further development and evaluation are warranted to maximize program impact.

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