Peer Educator Program

Summary Report 2012-2013

Peer Educators will:

1. Increase their knowledge of college health education topics2. Increase confidence regarding provision of health education

to other students3. Provide health education in the SHS at least 3 times per

semester4. Conduct health promotion outreach events on campus

(housing, classrooms, etc.) regarding topics such as HIV, STI and ATOD prevention at least 3 time per semester.

Measurement tools

1. A pre-test of health education topics was given to all peer educators prior to training.

2. After 3 months, a follow up evaluation via post test and demonstration was completed.

3. Productivity reports of all outreach activities were documented and approved.

Training program

• The training components consisted of:

1. Sexual health component (birth control, HIV and STIs, and sexuality)

2. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

3. Nutrition and Fitness

4. Ethics and self care

Training program

• Health educators conducted training components within 3 weeks of PEs beginning work in the SHS.

• Productivity of outreach events and in house health education workshops were documented.

Pre-Test results

• Eight peer educators took the pre-test (6 in fall and 2 in spring)

• Three peer educators were previously employed by HRC but were included to evaluate any change in knowledge or confidence levels after training.

• The maximum number of PE experience was 3 years, the minimum was 0 months.

Post Test Results

• Post tests were given to the peer educators at the end of fall semester and at the end of the spring semester.

• All peer educators completed the post test.

How do you rank your knowledge of health issues for college students on a scale from 1 to 10?

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How do you rank your comfort level talking about sexual health with other college students on a scale from 1 to 10?

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8.79.3

How do you rank your confidence in speaking to other students about college health issues on a scale from 1 to 10?

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How do you rank your confidence level speaking in front of a group of students about college health issues on a scale from 1 to 10?

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Knowledge Component• There were 25 questions about common college

health issues.

• 52% of the questions (13) were all answered correctly on the pretest and 68% (17) were all answered correctly on the post test.

Knowledge (cont.)

• Sexual health was the strongest component for the PEs.

• ATOD , Nutrition and Fitness questions were more problematic for the PEs.

• Three questions showed no improvement:• Drugs act on an individual’s feelings and

emotions generated from the brain’s limbic system.

• Stimulants cause a flood of dopamine to be released in the brain.

• Marijuana is considered what type of drug.. Hallucinogen.

KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

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If you miss two BC pills in a row you should:

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What is the most common STI in the U.S.?

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Which birth control method can cause bone density loss?

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How do birth control pills prevent pregnancy?

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What is the best lubricant to use with latex condoms/barriers?

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HIV is transmitted through which body fluids?

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Gardasil is a vaccine used to prevent which common STI?

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What type of sexual activity facilitates the transmission of HIV most easily?

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth are often at an increased risk for:

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Stage 1 of alcohol poisoning is indicated by:

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During a blackout, the individual experiences the loss of:

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Alcohol is considered what type of drug?

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All alcohol contains a legal poison that is:

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Marijuana is considered what type of drug:

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Research indicates that drivers on marijuana have…

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9% of individuals who consistently use marijuana are addicted

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Which of the following are macronutrients?

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What is one function of protein?

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Complex carbohydrates…

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It is recommended for optimal health that one engages in __ minutes of vigorous activity __ days per week.

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PRODUCTIVITY 2012-2013 • An estimated 3409 students were contacted during

outreach by our staff or peer educators.

• There were 4,167 reception contacts in our office (either phone or walk in).

• About 1,730 students attended our programs.

• A total of 322 students attended SHAWs. All SHAWs were taught by peer educators.

• Approximately 5,790 health education materials were given to students.

• An estimated 2,135 condoms were distributed to students.

Recommendations• Begin peer educator instruction with new students

immediately upon hiring on a weekly basis.

• Sexual health, Alcohol and drugs, Sexual assault, ethics and self care, and Nutrition and Fitness

• Spend more time on alcohol, drugs and nutrition.

• Have peer educators document all outreach that they engage in and provide this documentation to their preceptor/supervisor.

• Revise pre and post test (change ATOD and nutrition questions, add stress management questions) and continue to evaluate knowledge acquisition.