BACKGROUND: Cultural interventions to decrease substance abuse must be introduced and evaluated. METHODS: Change in risk and protective factor ratings from a brief cultural school-based program were measured. RESULTS: Students demonstrated significant improvements in school commitment, self esteem, and perceived harm of drugs. These changes correlated with decreased report of drug use. DISCUSSION: The Ponocurriculum demonstrated effectiveness using the risk and protective factor model.
BACKGROUND: Cultural interventions to decrease substance abuse must be introduced and evaluated. METHODS: Change in risk and protective factor ratings from a brief cultural school-based program were measured. RESULTS: Students demonstrated significant improvements in school commitment, self esteem, and perceived harm of drugs. These changes correlated with decreased report of drug use. DISCUSSION: The Ponocurriculum demonstrated effectiveness using the risk and protective factor model.
Authors: Susana Helm; Scott K Okamoto; Howard Medeiros; Coralee I H Chin; K Nahe Kawano; Ka Ohinani Po A-Kekuawela; Larisa H Nebre; F Petelo Sele Journal: Prog Community Health Partnersh Date: 2008
Authors: Scott K Okamoto; Stephen S Kulis; Susana Helm; Steven Keone Chin; Janice Hata; Emily Hata; Awapuhi Lee Journal: Asian Am J Psychol Date: 2019-09