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Peer-led drug prevention programs may offer a slight advantage over adult-led programs. Students perceived peer-led programs more positively across various factors, suggesting greater potential for primary prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Substance Abuse Prevention

Background:

  • Drug prevention programs in schools are crucial for adolescent well-being.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of different program delivery models is essential for optimizing interventions.
  • Peer-led and adult-led models represent distinct approaches to program facilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare student perceptions of peer-led versus adult-led drug prevention programs.
  • To determine if one model is perceived more favorably by students.
  • To assess the potential differential impact on primary prevention outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 2,447 students across 31 schools.
  • Schools were categorized into peer-led (15 schools) and adult-led (16 schools) models.

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  • A 46-item questionnaire assessed student perceptions of program input and outcome measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Students in peer-led programs reported more positive perceptions of content, atmosphere, openness, discipline, and facilitator competence.
    • Outcome measures including satisfaction, knowledge, avoidance, curiosity, and personal relationships were also rated higher in peer-led programs.
    • While differences were statistically significant, they were generally small in magnitude.

    Conclusions:

    • The peer-led model demonstrates a potentially greater capacity for primary drug prevention based on student perceptions.
    • Current findings suggest a preference for peer-led models but do not provide conclusive evidence for their definitive superiority.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm the long-term effectiveness and broader applicability of the peer-led approach.