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Models for effective prevention.

C L Perry1, S H Kelder

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|July 1, 1992
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Social influence models offer hope for primary prevention. Effective programs target behaviors with societal disapproval, span multiple years, and involve community support for best results.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Social influence models offer potential for primary prevention strategies.
  • Prevention programs are most effective when targeting behaviors with increasing societal disapproval, such as cigarette smoking.
  • Short-term programs and those focusing on alcohol use have shown less favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective strategies for primary prevention of adolescent risk behaviors.
  • To identify key factors contributing to the success or failure of prevention programs.
  • To highlight areas for future research in adolescent behavioral health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of social influence models in primary prevention.
  • Analysis of factors influencing program effectiveness (e.g., target behavior, program duration, community involvement).

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  • Identification of high-risk groups and global concerns for future research.

    • Main Results:

    • Programs are most effective when targeting behaviors with societal disapproval, involve multi-year education, and combine school-based peer-led efforts with community/media support.
    • Alcohol use prevention programs have had less favorable outcomes.
    • Inconsistent messages regarding alcohol use contribute to negative outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Future research should focus on high-risk populations and countries, particularly concerning alcohol use and related problems.
    • Adolescent leaders can be critical for program dissemination in vulnerable settings.
    • Policy interventions addressing norms, access, and enforcement (e.g., vending machines, taxation) are crucial for adolescent prevention.