Empowering Chicago's Youths as the Next Generation of Health Advocates.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2019.305055 and PMC identifier 6603459.
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Abstract
The CHAMPIONS NETWork summer program trains high school students to become health advocates in underserved Chicago, Illinois, communities. It provides a more innovative approach to traditional pipeline programs through the added responsibility of active health promotion. To determine whether student empowerment changed during the program, participants completed pre- and postassessments on health knowledge and self-efficacy. We found significant increases in student empowerment after the program compared with before, especially regarding the students' abilities and experiences.
Medical subject headings
- Adolescent Health Services
- Community Networks
- Minority Groups
- Self Efficacy