Abstract
Few studies have investigated the role Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students can play in addressing chronic diseases among themselves, their peers, and local community. An overview of a peer health promotion education strategy is provided. Ten students completed an eight-week health disparities curriculum while providing health information and screening to 1,525 campus and community residents. A description of the program and recommendations are provided. Findings support the need for peer student health educators in HBCUs as a model to improve campus and community health outcomes.
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Duren-Winfield, Vanessa; Nance, Kimya; Onsomu, Elijah O.; Valentine, Peggy; McKenzie, Michael; and Roberts, Arthur
(2011)
"Champions for Outreach and Advocacy for Campus and Community Health: A College-Based Peer Health Coach Program,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol3/iss1/5
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