Naslov
Project northland in Croatia: a community-based adolescent alcohol prevention intervention

Autori
Abatemarco, D. J. ; West, B. ; Zec, Vesna ; Russo, Andrea ; Sosiak, P. ; Mardesic, Vedran

Izvornik
Journal of drug education (0047-2379) 34 (2004), 2; 167-178

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
foreign countries; social influences; program effectiveness; prevention; early adolescents; alcohol abuse; drinking; partnerships in education; comprehensive school health education

Sažetak
War and social transition in Croatia have increased unemployment and rates of substance abuse. A decrease in prevention programs places adolescents at an increased risk. Data collected from the 2002 Split Youth Behavior Risk Survey (YRBS) showed that adolescents are at risk for alcohol use and related problems. Thus, there is a need to strengthen primary and secondary prevention activities to empower adolescents and counteract negative societal change. A public health partnership between the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Public Health (UMDNJ-SPH) and Split, Croatia was formed in 2001. Adolescent alcohol prevention was identified as our focus and Project Northland, a model U.S. program, was selected. A strong network of NGOs and government officials support the project. Qualitative evaluation showed strong parent, teacher, and student satisfaction. Preliminary analysis shows a heightened awareness on the part of students that will likely contribute to the overall success of the program.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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