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Soheila Dabiran1, Shahla Khosravi, Zinat Nadia Hatmi
1Medical Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. swt_f@yahoo.com
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|August 26, 2009
Summary
Teacher knowledge on ecstasy correlates with education level, while attitudes are influenced by gender. Understanding these factors is key to addressing student drug use.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Educational Psychology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) use is rising among students.
- Teachers significantly influence student attitudes toward recreational drug use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess teacher knowledge and attitudes regarding ecstasy.
- To understand the side effects of ecstasy from a teacher's perspective.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 460 teachers from 30 schools (20 public, 10 private).
- Data was collected via a designed questionnaire between April 2005 and April 2006.
- Random sampling ensured a representative teacher cohort.
Main Results:
- Teacher knowledge of ecstasy positively correlated with higher education levels (P = .033).
- Female teachers exhibited more positive attitudes toward ecstasy (P = .012).
- No significant correlation was found between knowledge and gender, or attitude and education level or age.
Conclusions:
- Teacher knowledge about ecstasy and its side effects is linked to their educational attainment.
- Teacher attitudes toward ecstasy are associated with gender, not education level or age.
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