Computer-Assisted Tobacco Prevention for Adolescents

描述（由研究者提供）：拟议的项目将为中学生开发一个基于计算机的烟草预防计划。该方案是为提供烟草预防指导的六至八年级教师设计的课程组成部分。第一阶段的CD-ROM原型将提供吸引人的媒体，教育学生了解烟草的风险以及同龄人和行业对他们有关烟草的决定的影响。该方案将在青少年和中学教师重点群体的投入下制定。我们将借鉴开发团队在烟草预防和开发与烟草教育和戒烟相关的互动技术领域的丰富经验。该计划的原型将提供给210个七年级学生在四所学校，并使用前后评估的态度，知识，感知风险，使用烟草的意图，和消费者满意度进行评估。第二阶段的目标是根据第一阶段的评估和用户反馈修改程序。第二阶段将开发一个可销售的光盘，其中包括互联网内容、三维动画和扩大内容领域的选择。最终产品将销售给学校、卫生保健提供者和其他处理烟草预防问题的场所。

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.