ERIC Number: EJ1317457
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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Evaluation of a Peer-Led Comprehensive Sexual Health Program for College Teens
King, Chris N.; Arthur, Rachel M.; Bennett, Jonathan R.; James, Wesley L.; Matthews, Karen C.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v16 n4 p533-553 2021
The study evaluated safe sex attitudes and intentions from a comprehensive, peer-led sexual health program for teenage students enrolled in three rural colleges in Mississippi. The methods consisted of pretest and posttest survey items regarding attitudes and intentions toward safe sex from 149 participants and a peer educator focus group on curriculum delivery and participation. Intentions and motivations for contraception and sexual risk awareness significantly improved at posttest for all participants. The focus group suggested that peer-led approaches are critical for engaging students, fostering participation, and addressing students' sexual health needs in culturally sensitive ways.
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Sex Education, Health Programs, College Students, Student Attitudes, Rural Schools, Intention, Contraception, Risk, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) (DHHS), Office of Population Affairs (OPA)
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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi
Grant or Contract Numbers: TP2AH0000480100
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