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REDUCING ALCOHOL USE IN YOUTH AGED 12–17 YEARS USING THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK
Author(s) -
Eddy Jennifer J.,
Gideonsen Mark D.,
McClaflin Richard R.,
O'Halloran Peggy,
Peardon Francie A.,
Radcliffe Pamela L.,
Masters Lynnette A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/jcop.21485
Subject(s) - binge drinking , alcohol , psychological intervention , psychology , environmental health , gerontology , medicine , suicide prevention , psychiatry , poison control , chemistry , biochemistry
Although evidence‐based interventions to reduce underage drinking have been identified, dissemination into ‘real‐world’ communities remains challenging. The purpose of this community‐based translational research is to test SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) as a model for such dissemination and evaluate its effect on alcohol use by youth aged 12–17. From 2001–2009 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin we used the SPF to assess community needs and implement a comprehensive strategy of evidence‐based programs targeting youth, parents and the community. Over this time, youth alcohol measures from middle and high school surveys showed an 8.6% decline in past‐month alcohol use (p<.05) and a 20.5% decline in ease of obtaining alcohol (p<.05). From 2004 to 2009 there was a 5.8% decrease in binge alcohol use (p<.05) and a 12.0% increase in perceived parental disapproval of alcohol use (p<.05). Based on our findings, the SPF is a promising model for communities seeking to reduce underage drinking. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.