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One method for assessing HIV/AIDS peer-education programs
C S Haignere1, N Freudenberg, D R Silver
1Department of Health Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA.
Summary
This study introduces a new way to evaluate peer education. Training significantly improved educators' knowledge and confidence in discussing HIV/AIDS and distributing resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Peer education is a strategy to disseminate health information.
- Effective evaluation methods are crucial for optimizing peer education programs.
- Understanding the impact of training on peer educators is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate a novel evaluation methodology for peer-education programs.
- To assess the changes in peer educators' attributes and activities post-training.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-training comparison design was employed.
- Self-administered questionnaires assessed peer educators' knowledge, self-esteem, and perceived peer pressure.
- Data collected on the reach of HIV/AIDS information and educational activities.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were noted in peer educators' knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS.
- Training led to increased self-efficacy and reduced perceived peer pressure.
- Educators reported a greater number of individuals receiving condoms and engaging in HIV/AIDS discussions.
Conclusions:
- The proposed methodology effectively captures the impact of peer education training.
- Peer education programs can be enhanced through targeted training, improving educator capacity and outreach.
- This evaluation approach provides valuable insights for program development and resource allocation.
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