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E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher
E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
“Be Epic” is a multi-component health and wellness program on vape prevention in rural Southeast Utah that targets youth grades 5–12, teachers, and parents. The teacher component included a one-time education session that taught teachers the basics of the “CATCH my Breath” curriculum. Results of a short-term outcome evaluation showed an increase in teachers’ knowledge and confidence related to e-cigarette education.
A Substance Misuse Prevention Program To Youth In Rural Utah, Stacey Macarthur, Timothy Keady, Paige Wray, Christine Jensen, Mary Sorenson, Claire Warnick, Lendel Narine
A Substance Misuse Prevention Program To Youth In Rural Utah, Stacey Macarthur, Timothy Keady, Paige Wray, Christine Jensen, Mary Sorenson, Claire Warnick, Lendel Narine
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
A major issue in rural counties is substance misuse. USU Extension implemented a substance prevention program with youth in rural counties. The program included family- and school-based education activities to promote youth resilience and development. Evaluation results showed youth exhibited strong anti-drug attitudes after the program.
Transforming A Mental Health Camp From Hands-On To Virtual, Zurishaddai Garcia
Transforming A Mental Health Camp From Hands-On To Virtual, Zurishaddai Garcia
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
A virtual version of the Davis County annual youth Camp Thrive was developed and implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth interns were hired to guide the transition process. Evaluation results show that the camp was successful in the online format for teaching mental health awareness concepts to youth.