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Reasons for non-participation in a parental program concerning underage drinking: a mixed-method study
Camilla Pettersson1, Margareta Lindén-Boström, Charli Eriksson
1School of Health and Medical Sciences, Orebro University, S-701 82 Orebro, Sweden. camilla.pettersson@oru.se
BMC Public Health
|December 23, 2009
Summary
Lower parental education and perceived lack of need predict non-participation in adolescent alcohol prevention programs. Program marketing and accessibility are key to improving engagement for all parents.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Adolescent alcohol consumption is a significant public health issue.
- Parental involvement in prevention programs is crucial but often limited.
- Understanding barriers to parental participation is essential for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing non-participation in a parental support program designed to prevent underage drinking.
- To analyze reasons for non-participation using the Health Belief Model framework.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental mixed-method design with parental surveys and qualitative analysis.
- Inclusion of parents with children in school years 7-9 (n=455).
- Multinomial logistic regression and qualitative content analysis to identify predictors of non-participation.
Main Results:
- Lower educational level was a significant predictor of non-participation.
- Program-related factors, such as perceived lack of need and not attending information meetings, were key.
- Practical issues like time constraints also contributed to non-participation.
Conclusions:
- Future parental programs must be designed to attract parents across all educational levels.
- Effective program marketing and consideration of practical barriers are vital for successful implementation and broader reach.
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