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A peer-led AIDS prevention program for students in an alternative school

P O'Hara1, B J Messick, R R Fichtner

  • 1Graduate Program in Public Health, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101, USA.

The Journal of School Health
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Peer education effectively increased sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) awareness and condom use among at-risk youth in a Florida dropout prevention program. This strategy shows promise for improving adolescent sexual health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Health Education

Background:

  • School-based STD/HIV prevention programs often overlook adolescents outside mainstream education.
  • Youth in dropout prevention programs are at higher risk for STDs and HIV.
  • Targeting these underserved populations is crucial for comprehensive sexual health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a peer-led STD/HIV intervention for students in a Florida dropout prevention program.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of peer educators in delivering sexual health information and resources.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on student knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding STDs/HIV.

Main Methods:

  • A peer-led intervention was implemented in a dropout prevention program in Dade County, Florida.
Keywords:
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  • Trained peer counselor/educators (PCEs) conducted schoolwide activities and classroom sessions.
  • Intervention components included STD/HIV information, community resources, communication skills, and safer sex strategies.
  • Pre/post intervention questionnaires assessed changes in awareness, discussion, and condom use.

    • Main Results:

    • Teachers and students found PCEs effective in promoting discussion and providing information on AIDS and health resources.
    • Post-intervention questionnaires showed increased AIDS awareness and discussion among students.
    • Condom use also increased following the intervention.
    • The social influences approach, utilizing peer education, proved effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Peer education is a viable and promising strategy for STD/HIV prevention among adolescents in dropout prevention programs.
    • This approach successfully enhanced sexual health knowledge and behaviors in a high-risk population.
    • Interventions tailored to non-mainstream educational settings are essential for reducing STD/HIV disparities.