The purpose of health fairs as perceived by university-based health educators.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the attitudes of university-based health educators on the role of health fairs. Ninety-nine health educators from throughout the country completed a three-part survey requesting information regarding local health fairs, demographics of the respondent, and a series of Likert-type questions regarding the role and function of health fairs. Results indicate that one's level of training and level of involvement played a significant role in determining attitudes regarding the purpose of health fairs. Health educators with doctoral training, when compared to individuals with master's-level training, were less likely to approve of health fairs.