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Peer sex education training and evaluation

J M Zapka, R M Mazur

    American Journal of Public Health
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study details a Peer Sex Education Program at UMass/Amherst, using trained students for education and counseling. It evaluates program aspects like training, satisfaction, and impact on peer educators.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Higher Education
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Human sexuality is a critical aspect of student development, emotional well-being, and health on college campuses.
    • Existing health services often lack comprehensive approaches to sexuality education and support for students.
    • There is a need for innovative, student-led initiatives to address sexual health concerns in higher education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the model and methodology of the Peer Sex Education Program at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst.
    • To outline the documentation and evaluation strategies employed for various program components.
    • To assess the program's impact on student knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and peer educator development.

    Main Methods:

    • Program description including rationale, recruitment, roles, training, supervision, community development, and service delivery.
    Keywords:
    AmericasClinic ActivitiesCounselingDeveloped CountriesEducationMassachusettsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationProgram ActivitiesProgramsSex EducationStudentsUnited States

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  • Documentation and evaluation framework encompassing effort, performance, adequacy, efficiency, and process.
  • Assessment of consumer satisfaction, knowledge/attitude/behavioral outcomes, referral effectiveness, and peer educator growth.

    • Main Results:

    • The program utilized trained student peer educators in educational, referral, and counseling roles.
    • Comprehensive documentation and evaluation methods were applied to assess multiple program facets.
    • Findings related to consumer satisfaction, behavioral outcomes, and peer educator development were systematically analyzed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Peer Sex Education Program serves as a viable model for addressing student sexual health in higher education.
    • Effective program development requires careful consideration of resource allocation between service delivery and evaluation.
    • Student-led initiatives can positively impact sexual health knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and personal growth.