TOT FOR PEER EDUCATORS .

Peer education typically involves training and supporting members of a given group to effect change among members of the same group. Peer education is often used to effect changes in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors at the individual level. However, peer education may also create change at the group or societal level by modifying norms and stimulating collective action that contributes to changes in policies and programs.

Worldwide, peer education is one of the most widely used strategies to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

As a part of Youth Peer Education Programme, Indian Red Cross Society – Villupuram District Branch conducted one day ToT programme for the Peer Educators (college students) on 25th September 2009. 45 peer educators and 3 YRC Programme Officers participated from Elumalai polytechnic college, Anna University Engineering College, Aringar Anna Government Arts & Science and Swami Vivekanantha Arts & Science.

Topics covered

• Red Cross Movement
• Red Cross and YPEP actives
• Basic facts of HIV/AIDS
• Myths and misconception of HIV/AIDS
• What is peer education?
• Who is peer educator?
• Role of peer educators
• Life skills orientation
• Blood donation

 




Methodology used

Power point presentation, group discussion, case study, role plays and games.




Outcome of the Programme:

As per pre and post test evaluations, participants’ knowledge Level increased from 40% to 90%. Myths and misconceptions of HIV/AIDS were removed. Participants’ skills improved to lead life in an effective way. The students understood the importance of voluntary blood donation. The knowledge level on peer education increased and they understood their roles and responsibilities.




 

 

 




 

 

 

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