COUNTRY: CHINA
REGION: WESTERN PACIFIC
Implementer: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Program Overview: This alcohol education project was implemented in an effort to reduce risky alcohol consumption behaviors among 10th and 11th grade students in Wuhan, China.
Program Design: The program used a school-based curriculum administered by teachers. The program attempts to improve knowledge, correct misperceptions, and enhance refusal skills. Program curriculum included seven modules taught in four 45 minutes class sessions, over a four week period.
Evaluation: Pre- and post-test questionnaires were used to assess changes over time. Additionally, a six-month follow up questionnaire was administered. Questionnaires consisted of three main sections: the Chinese Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire (CAEQ), the Chinese Alcohol Self-Regulation Self-Efficacy (CASSE) Questionnaire, and 32 question knowledge test.
Key findings1: At one week post-intervention, some effects were observed for knowledge about alcohol, positive alcohol expectancy, alcohol self-regulation self-efficacy, and drinking behavior; however, only the effects on knowledge about alcohol were still significant at six-month follow up.
These findings indicate the need for booster sessions, following administration of the base curriculum.
References:
1. Zhang, Y. (2009). Effects of an alcohol education program for high school students in Wuhan, China. A dissertation presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska.
Target Audience: High school (15-18 years old)
Issues: Underage Drinking
Setting: Schools
Approach: Life Skills
