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Evaluation of a Youth Tobacco Education Program: Student, Teacher, and Presenter Perspectives

Martin C. Mahoney, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Practice at the State University of New York Buffalo. Dr. Mahoney served as chair of the Tar Wars Program Advisory Board and continues to serve as a Tar Wars program advisor

Barbara Stengel, BS

Barbara Stengel, BS, is enrolled in a physician assistant program in Buffalo, New York

Sarah McMullen, MEd, ICCE

Sarah McMullen, MEd, ICCE, is a health educator and currently serves as the American Academy of Family Physicians Tar Wars national manager at the American Academy of Family Physicians national headquarters in Leawood, Kansas

Steve Brown, MD

Steve Brown, MD, is currently a family practice resident at the University of California—San Francisco

Few published studies have explored the impact of smoking prevention programs among elementary-school children. This study describes a qualitative, cross-sectional evaluation of the Tar Wars tobacco prevention program among 5th-grade students (n = 888), along with impressions from classroom teachers and program presenters. Results from this evaluation reveal that all constituencies involved with the Tar Wars program—5th-grade students, classroom teachers, and program presenters—indicated high satisfaction with this youth tobacco education program. Students enjoyed the program and indicated understanding of key themes, classroom teachers stated that the program was worthwhile in presenting unique information, and presenters were enthusiastic about the ease of presentation and opportunities for future presentations.

Key Words: elementary-school children • health beliefs • health promotion • program evaluation • smoking prevention

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 16, No. 4, 16-21 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/105984050001600402


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