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Methodological issues in workplace substance abuse prevention research.

R K Hersch1, R F Cook, D K Deitz

  • 1ISA Associates, Inc., Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. rhersch@isagroup.com

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
|May 5, 2000
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Workplace substance abuse prevention research faces challenges in reaching employees, addressing employer concerns, and collecting data. This study uses real-world examples to explore these methodological hurdles.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Substance abuse in working adults incurs significant healthcare costs and financial losses.
  • Effective workplace substance abuse prevention programs are crucial but challenging to implement and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss methodological challenges in applied workplace substance abuse prevention research.
  • To provide practical insights using examples from an ongoing prevention program evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • The study highlights challenges including broad audience reach, employer concerns, and data collection.
  • Specific data challenges involve collecting substance use data, accessing records, and linking diverse data sources.
  • Examples are drawn from research funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

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Main Results:

  • The research identifies key obstacles in conducting effective workplace substance abuse prevention studies.
  • Practical strategies for overcoming these methodological barriers are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing these methodological challenges is essential for advancing effective workplace substance abuse prevention.
  • Further research and program development require careful consideration of these practical research limitations.