A vaping risks education program for school students: Evaluation of the solve mystery toolkit
Asha Hollis1, Emily Downey1, Shaelene Standing1
1Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Preventive Medicine Reports
|July 5, 2022
Summary
Many Canadian youth vape, unaware of risks like addiction and brain damage. A new educational program helped over 800 students understand the serious health consequences of vaping.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Vaping and e-cigarette use is prevalent among Canadian youth, with one in three Grade 7-12 students reporting trial.
- Despite known risks including nicotine addiction, impaired brain development, and respiratory issues, a significant portion of youth perceive low risk associated with occasional vaping.
- There is a critical need for effective youth education on the health consequences of vaping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot a novel, free, interactive educational program focused on the health risks of vaping for adolescents.
- To assess the program's impact on youth knowledge regarding vaping consequences.
Main Methods:
- A free, interactive educational program on vaping risks was developed.
- The program was piloted with over 800 students in Grades 7 to 9.
- Post-program surveys were administered to gauge student-reported knowledge increase.
Main Results:
- The educational program was delivered to over 800 students in Grades 7-9.
- Student surveys indicated a subjective increase in their knowledge about the health consequences associated with vaping.
- The program's interactive and free nature facilitated its adoption.
Conclusions:
- The piloted educational program shows promise in enhancing youth understanding of vaping-related health risks.
- Interactive and accessible educational interventions are crucial for addressing misinformation and mitigating youth vaping.
- Further research and broader implementation of such programs are warranted to combat the youth vaping epidemic.
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