Related Experiment Videos
A model for the evaluation of statewide substance abuse prevention programs
R B Anderson1, D E Maypole, K Norris-Henderson
1Department of Social Work, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls 50614.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|October 1, 1987
Summary
A study of Iowa
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Iowa's substance abuse prevention programs require examination.
- Understanding program effectiveness is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the content and structure of existing substance abuse prevention programs in Iowa.
- To identify challenges and areas for improvement in program implementation and evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of prevention grants awarded to community agencies and community/parent groups.
- Review of state agency documents related to substance abuse prevention.
Main Results:
- Identified significant articulation problems between different agencies involved in prevention efforts.
- Found that prevention projects were often vaguely conceived and inadequately evaluated.
- Detected inconsistencies in program goals and implementation strategies across funded initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Substance abuse prevention programs in Iowa face challenges in inter-agency coordination.
- Vague conceptualization and evaluation hinder the effectiveness of prevention efforts.
- Recommendations for improved program design, implementation, and evaluation are needed.