How cultural factors influence school-based substance use prevention programs.
This article analyzes school-based substance use prevention programs, comparing programs in the United States and Nordic countries, explores how cultural factors influence the ways in which prevention programs are designed and implemented, and how evaluation is affected by design and implementation.
Lilja
John
J
Abo Akademi University, Division of Pharmacy, Turku, Finland. johnlilja@hotmail.com
Giota
Joanna
J
Hamilton
David
D
D000293:Adolescent; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003479:Curriculum; D005060:Europe; D006266:Health Education; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States