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This study aims to evaluate the effects of near-peer teaching on knowledge and attitudes in naloxone training workshops for medical students.

Leveraging near-peer teaching: the impact of cognitive and social congruence on naloxone training

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Randomized trial shows improved knowledge and attitudes in naloxone training for medical students, indicating effective peer engagement strategies.

This study aims to evaluate the effects of near-peer teaching on knowledge and attitudes in naloxone training workshops for medical students.
Preclinical medical students attended a 60-minute naloxone training session including simulation and hands-on practice.
Participants completed the Opioid Overdose Knowledge Scale and Opioid Overdose Attitudes Scale before and after the workshop.
Interviews with 10 students explored their preferences and perceptions of near-peer teaching.
Knowledge and attitudes improved significantly in near-peer-led sessions (p<0.02) compared to faculty-led sessions.
Interviewees reported benefits such as relatable language and reduced anxiety with near-peer instructors.
Participants expressed a preference for informal communication and insights from near-peer students' experiences.

Polcyn et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows improved knowledge and attitudes in naloxone training for medical students, indicating effective peer engagement strategies.