Effectiveness of Peer Education Training for Students
Author Information
Author(s): Mevsim Vildan, Guldal Dilek, Ozcakar Nilgun, Saygin Ozge
Primary Institution: Dokuz Eylul University
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the short and long term effectiveness of a training course on peer education.
Conclusion
The training methods used helped peer trainers acquire knowledge and counseling skills to provide reproductive health counseling to their peers.
Supporting Evidence
- The training resulted in a 21.6% increase in knowledge immediately after the course.
- There was a 1.8% decrease in knowledge retention after six months.
- Participants reported enjoying the training and felt supported.
Takeaway
The training helped students learn more about reproductive health, but some of that knowledge faded over time.
Methodology
The study involved pre-tests and post-tests to evaluate knowledge retention among students who completed a 40-hour peer trainer training course.
Limitations
Knowledge retention may decrease over time, and the study only evaluated a smaller group of participants for the late post-test.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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