Computer-Assisted Tobacco Prevention for Adolescents

描述(由调查员提供)：该项目将为中学生开发一个以计算机为基础的烟草预防计划。该计划是为提供烟草预防教学的6至8年级教师设计的课程组成部分。第一阶段的光盘原型将提供吸引人的媒体，教育学生烟草的风险以及同行和行业对他们关于烟草决策的影响。该计划将在青少年和中学教师的重点群体的参与下制定。我们将借鉴开发小组在烟草预防领域的丰富经验，并开发与烟草教育和戒烟有关的互动技术。该计划的原型将交付给四所学校的210名7年级学生，并使用态度、知识、感知风险、使用烟草的意图和消费者满意度的前后评估进行评估。第二阶段的目标是在第一阶段评估和用户反馈的基础上修订该计划。第二阶段将开发一种适销对路的光盘，其中将包括互联网内容、3D动画和拓宽内容领域的选项。最终产品将向学校、医疗保健提供者和其他涉及烟草预防问题的场所进行销售。

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): The proposed project will develop a computer-based tobacco prevention program for middle school students. This program is designed as a curriculum component for 6th through 8th grade teachers who provide tobacco prevention instruction. The Phase I CD-ROM prototype will deliver engaging media to educate students about the risks of tobacco and peer and industry influences on their decisions regarding tobacco. The program will be developed with input from focus groups of adolescents and middle school teachers. We will draw from the extensive experience of the development team in the areas of tobacco prevention and development of interactive technologies related to tobacco education and cessation. A prototype of the program will be delivered to 210 7th graders in four schools, and evaluated using a pre and post assessment of attitudes, knowledge, perceived risk, intentions to use tobacco, and consumer satisfaction. Phase II goals will be to revise the program based on the Phase I evaluation and user feedback. Phase II will develop a marketable CD-ROM which will include Internet content, 3-D animation, and options that broaden content areas. The final product will be marketed to schools, health care providers, and other venues that deal with the issue of tobacco prevention.