Development of a Community-based Network to Identify and Refer Drug Abusers in Hong Kong
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Adolescent
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Enrollment
- 250
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs by using Beat Drugs Fund Evaluation Question Set No. 2
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in knowledge about the hazardous effects of drug abuse among ADAs by using Beat Drugs Fund Evaluation Question Set No. 2
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- 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 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 anti-drug practices among ADAs by using Anti-Drug Practice Questionnaires(6 months after the training workshop)