Research-based drug abuse prevention programs have resulted in substantial reductions in drug use when delivered under rigorous experimental conditions. However, these same programs often achieve only modest effects when disseminated beyond the research environment. It is likely that reductions in program fidelity, the quality of delivery, accounts for this deficit. Prior research has identified the following factors as being potentially important for achieving high levels of fidelity: 1) completeness of implementation, 2) teachers' attitudes toward the program, 3) teachers' prior experience with the program, 4) appropriate teaching skills, 5) conceptual understanding of the basis of the program, and 6) administrative and community support for the program. Additional qualities, 7) the role of the program deliverer and 8) the communication style of the deliverer, are characteristics that may influence program outcomes. To date, these qualities have been studied separately but not simultaneously. This study will examine how these factors contribute to teachers' effectiveness at delivering a drug prevention program.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Small Research Grants (R03)
Project #
5R03DA013487-02
Application #
6379075
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-EDC-2 (04))
Program Officer
Seitz, Larry
Project Start
2000-09-30
Project End
2002-08-31
Budget Start
2001-09-01
Budget End
2002-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$59,500
Indirect Cost
Name
Tanglewood Research, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
964211247
City
Greensboro
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27409