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Predicting Head Start parent involvement in an alcohol and other drug prevention program
1College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
Nursing Research
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Parental involvement in preschool alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention programs is influenced by factors like previous engagement and perceived barriers. Understanding these predictors can enhance program effectiveness for young children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Child Development
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Background:
- Parental involvement is crucial for the success of early childhood intervention programs.
- The Health Belief Model (HBM) provides a framework for understanding health behaviors.
- Alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention programs require active parental engagement for optimal outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify Health Belief Model (HBM) predictors of parent involvement in a preschool AOD prevention program.
- To examine factors influencing parent participation in the Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies (BABES) program.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving over 300 Head Start parents invited to a 7-week program.
- Two hundred parents completed self-report measures assessing HBM constructs prior to program participation.
Main Results:
- High attendance (3-7 lessons) was predicted by previous classroom involvement, perceived barriers, county, and race.
- Low attendance (1-2 lessons) was predicted by AOD use severity, perceived benefits, and role modeling.
Conclusions:
- Specific HBM constructs differentially predict parent involvement levels in AOD prevention programs.
- Future research should explore external cues, non-classroom involvement, and diverse samples to refine understanding.