Peer Education in the '90's: A Literature Review of Utility and Effectiveness

Peer Education in the '90's: A Literature Review of Utility and Effectiveness

Professional literature indicates that peer programs in the 1990s were widely used to address a variety of health education content. The literature shows a paucity of peer program evaluations. The increased focus of peer education programs illustrates the importance of conducting evaluations to esta...

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Published in:Health Educator: Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 31
Main Authors: Bernert, Donna J, Mouzon, LaTonya D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2001
Subjects:
College Students
Health Education
Health Promotion
Higher Education
Peer Teaching
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
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Summary:Professional literature indicates that peer programs in the 1990s were widely used to address a variety of health education content. The literature shows a paucity of peer program evaluations. The increased focus of peer education programs illustrates the importance of conducting evaluations to establish whether these programs are cost effective, age appropriate, and persuasive health education strategies as purported. (SM)
ISSN:8756-5943