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Ashley C Yaugher1, Christina C Pay1, Jenna Hawks1
1Utah State University, Cooperative Extension in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Logan, UT, USA.
Effective prevention programs significantly boost teachers' and parents' knowledge and confidence in addressing youth e-cigarette use. These multicomponent strategies empower adults to discuss vaping risks and prevent initiation.
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Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Youth e-cigarette use (vaping) is a growing public health concern.
- Effective prevention strategies are crucial to combat rising rates of adolescent vaping.
- Educating key stakeholders like teachers and parents is vital for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an e-cigarette prevention program on teachers and parents/guardians in a rural setting.
- To measure changes in knowledge and confidence regarding vape prevention strategies.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness in preparing adults to intervene with youth e-cigarette use.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-survey design was used to evaluate the program's outcomes.
- Evidence-based training was delivered to teachers and parents/guardians.
- Surveys assessed knowledge and confidence across multiple vape-specific domains.
Main Results:
- Teachers showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge across all eight assessed domains.
- Parents/guardians demonstrated significant increases in knowledge and confidence across seven domains.
- Participants reported increased likelihood of discussing tobacco and vaping risks with youth.
Conclusions:
- Multicomponent e-cigarette education and prevention programs effectively enhance adult preparedness to address youth vaping.
- These programs improve adults' ability to intervene in youth e-cigarette use and initiation.
- School nurses can play a key role in educating youth, families, and staff to mitigate vaping impacts.