Differences in perceived implementation of a standard versus peer-led interactive substance abuse prevention program.
OBJECTIVE
To assess perceived implementation of 2 substance-abuse prevention programs: a standard one and a peer-led interactive one.


METHODS
Data from 16 health educators were collected after 504 classroom sessions, 63 of which were observed by 24 monitors.


RESULTS
In the interactive program, health educators (HEs) followed the curriculum less closely, reported less favorable classroom processes and less off-task talking than in the standard one.


CONCLUSIONS
These data indicate that an interactive substance-abuse prevention program does not necessarily entail more off-task discussion but also does not necessarily guarantee more favorable program implementation.
Valente
Thomas W
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Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA. tvalente@usc.edu
Okamoto
Janet
J
Pumpuang
Patchareeya
P
Okamoto
Paula
P
Sussman
Steve
S
D000293:Adolescent; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002140:California; D003479:Curriculum; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D040441:Health Educators; D006801:Humans; D010379:Peer Group; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012574:Schools; D012938:Social Perception; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*