Is peer education the best approach for HIV prevention in schools? Findings from a randomized controlled trial
Journal of Adolescent HealthPublished 18 May 2005
Piero Borgia, Chiara Marinacci, Patrizia Schifano, Carlo A. Perucci
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The only apparent benefit of the peer-led intervention, compared to that led by teachers, was a greater improvement in knowledge of HIV, and neither of the interventions induced changes in sexual behavior.
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The only apparent benefit of the peer-led intervention, compared to that led by teachers, was a greater improvement in knowledge of HIV. Neither of the interventions induced changes in sexual behavior. However, the role of possible biases and methodological problems must be considered when interpreting these results.
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