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The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Messages From The Provost, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the Provost

Message from the Provost
GS continues to address critical health care needs with new Physician Assistant Program
GS study finds link between breastfeeding and COVID-19 outcomes across Georgia
GS receives historic funding to curb isolation among older adults and people with disabilities

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The End Of The World: And Other Things, The Philosophical Discussion Group

The Philosopher's Stone

The End of the World: And Other Things

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Defining Evidence-Based Practices From A Practitioner Perspective: An Analysis Of How The Peer Assisted School Transition (P.A.S.T.) Project Fits Within The Evidence-Based Practices Continuum, Afiya King, Hillarie Wise, Nakia Cross, Donna Dent, Andrew Jordan Williamson, Maysa Osman, Carlos A O Pavao

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: This study examines the implementation and evaluation of the Peer Assisted School Transition (P.A.S.T.) Project, an evidence-informed, peer-led intervention designed to prevent substance misuse among youth during key educational transitions. The study explores the effectiveness of the program in strengthening protective factors, reducing risk factors, and enhancing skills related to substance misuse prevention.

Methods: A mixed-methods evaluation design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through pre- and post-surveys administered to fifth- and eighth-grade students to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Qualitative data were collected through focus groups, interviews, and observations to provide contextual insight into program implementation …

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