[Legal and illicit drugs: diffusion of health information in schools. Results of cross-sectional epidemiological survey carried out among 663 adolescents in high schools in Le Havre].
In 1988, a cross-sectional study was undertaken in secondary modern schools from the city of Le Havre in order to assess the spread of health education regarding licit and illicit drugs and prepare a pedagogical kit including adolescent opinions on the subject. Through the school system, more than one adolescent out 5 had been taught about tobacco or alcohol, and 11% about illicit drugs. Only 6% had been informed about all 3 subjects, and 70% had not received any information. Regarding alcohol and tobacco, health education was positively appreciated by adolescents. Information related to potential health risk constituted the main source of satisfaction. Lastly, 62% of the adolescents were ready to set up a health promotion program on illicits drugs. This choice was not influenced by age, sex or school performance.
Bourderont
D
D
CHPS, service hygiène santé de la mairie du Havre, France.
Collet
A
A
Carrière
P
P
Le Fur
M
M
Genet
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D012574:Schools; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D013287:Illicit Drugs
Drogues licites et illicites: diffusion de l'information sanitaire en milieu scolaire. Résultats d'une enquête épidémiologique transversale réalisée auprès de 663 collégiens du Havre.