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- Title
EVALUACIÓN DE UN PROGRAMA DE PREVENCIÓN DEL CONSUMO DE SUSTANCIAS PSICOACTIVAS PARA LA INFANCIA.
- Authors
Hernández Ramírez, Eliana María
- Abstract
The use of psychoactive substances on school population is a real problem that is increasing. These substances include not only illicit drugs but also alcohol and tobacco. Objective: to determine the impact of intervention YOMILIFE program for the prevention of psychoactive substances in childhood. Methodology: an instrument was applied whose structure is based on the following key points: Self-schemas, life habits and life skills as mediating factors in the use of psychoactive substances children, girls, parents and teachers of 42 educational institutions in Medellín. Results: an increase in body recognition was observed among children. Similarly, identification of health threats and higher autonomy in decision-making also showed increased values. Teachers recognize the importance of accompanying students in building their identity as well as a changing on topics such as life habits, values, self-esteem and preventing consumption. Furthermore, concern and preventive capacity against negative factors that may affect their children is evident among parents. Discussion and conclusions: Experimenting with common addictive substances like alcohol, tobacco and marijuana takes place during school age, thus granting schools a lead role in preventing consumption with the advantage of being able to reach families of students.
- Publication
Health & Addictions / Salud y Drogas, 2015, Vol 15, Issue 1, p67
- ISSN
1578-5319
- Publication type
Article