Citation

Flynn MA, Carter E, Craig C. J. Drug Educ. 2017; 47(1-2): 21-35.

Affiliation

School of Journalism & Mass Communication, 7174 Texas State University, San Marcos , TX, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Baywood Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0047237917744328

PMID

29231045

Abstract

While there is mounting support for the efficacy of alcohol-based curriculum infusion (CI) programs, studies have yielded mixed results. Insufficient attention has been given to nuances in the types of CI. Using a two-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design, this study assessed two forms of CI, information-only (IO) and service learning (SL), on drinking perceptions, drinking behavior, and protective behaviors. When the entire sample was considered, CI significantly improved participants' drinking perceptions and behavior. SL was more effective than IO for one measure of drinking behavior and for protective behaviors. Interestingly, there was a greater decrease in men's drinking behavior and increase in women's protective behaviors in the SL group. This study may help guide health professionals, educators, and faculty members interested in developing alcohol-focused CI programs.

Language: en

Keywords

alcohol; curriculum infusion; perception; service learning; student