What Do Extension and Public Health Educators Need to Address Substance Misuse?
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| Title: | What Do Extension and Public Health Educators Need to Address Substance Misuse? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lisa Washburn, Karen Franck |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. 2024 62(1). |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Extension Education, Substance Abuse, Community Characteristics, Barriers, Capacity Building, Teacher Attitudes, Health Education, Extension Agents, Attitudes, Partnerships in Education, Resources, Knowledge Level |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | Limited organizational capacity has hindered Extension's ability to address substance misuse in communities. To inform capacity-building efforts, we obtained Extension educator and health educator feedback on opportunities, challenges and resource needs using the Delphi technique. Opportunities included collaboration and partnerships with local entities. Stigma, inadequate resources, and limited knowledge and skills of educators were challenges. Top resource needs were updated youth curricula, funding, and clear guidance on what educators can do and what should be referred externally. Findings provide insights to educator perceptions and suggest additional training and resources needed to implement evidence-based approaches to address substance misuse. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1443018 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Limited organizational capacity has hindered Extension's ability to address substance misuse in communities. To inform capacity-building efforts, we obtained Extension educator and health educator feedback on opportunities, challenges and resource needs using the Delphi technique. Opportunities included collaboration and partnerships with local entities. Stigma, inadequate resources, and limited knowledge and skills of educators were challenges. Top resource needs were updated youth curricula, funding, and clear guidance on what educators can do and what should be referred externally. Findings provide insights to educator perceptions and suggest additional training and resources needed to implement evidence-based approaches to address substance misuse. |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
