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Table 2 Students' perceptions of adolescent education with peer educators

From: Secondary school students’ and peer educators’ perceptions of adolescent education in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study

Positive perceptions

Benefits of student-to-student relationships

A close relationship can aid in teaching and learning

A sense of trust based on established relationships

Increased motivation through friendship

Ripple effects of encouragement and motivation to solve problems

Peer educators and students motivating each other

Desire to implement the education outside of school (in the community)

Negative perceptions

Difficulties in gaining trust as a teacher

Being insulted and disrespected while teaching

Difficulties in teaching caused by students

Difficulties in changing behaviors due to culture and customs

Difficulties in changing behaviors due to the living environment

Difficulties in teaching older friends