Development of a Community-based Network for Drug Abusers

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Adolescent

• Registration Number: NCT04400526
• Lead Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Brief Summary

Hidden drug abuse remains a significant concern for public health. An appropriate intervention is necessary to encourage hidden drug abusers to report their situations and seek professional help. This project aims to develop a community-based network to identify and refer hidden drug abusers in Hong Kong, and assess its effectiveness.

Detailed Description

This study will be completed within 18 months, and be divided into 3 Phases, including (1) a video competition for anti-drug abuse, (2) development of a community-based network through training 150 peers aged 13-18 as anti-drug ambassadors (ADAs) to deliver anti-drug messages based on the AWARD model, and (3) a mass promotional campaign organized by ADAs in the community. A one-group pre-test and repeated post-test design will be adopted to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the community-based network. We will assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding anti-drug abuse of the ADAs. Data collection will be conducted at baseline, post-training, 3 months and 6 months after the training workshop.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2020-05
• Study First Submitted: 2020-05-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-05-19
• Study First Posted: 2020-05-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2021-05-24
• Study Start: 2021-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-07-01
• Study Completion: 2023-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 13 - 18 years
• Able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese

Exclusion Criteria

• identified cognitive, behavioral or learning problem(s)
• identified mental illness(es)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs by using Beat Drugs Fund Evaluation Question Set No. 2	Immediately after the training workshop	Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs immediately after the training workshop when compared to baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs by using Beat Drugs Fund Evaluation Question Set No. 2	6 months after the training workshop	Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs at 6 months after the training workshop when compared to baseline
Change in attitudes towards drug abuse and anti-drug abuse among ADAs by using Beat Drugs Fund Evaluation Question Set No. 1	6 months after the training workshop	Change in attitudes towards drug abuse and anti-drug abuse among ADAs at 6 months after the training workshop when compared to baseline
Change in anti-drug practices among ADAs by using Anti-Drug Practice Questionnaires	6 months after the training workshop	Personal development questions among ADAs at 6 months after the training workshop when compared to baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ka Yan HO; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong