@article{ref1,
title="Substance Use Prevention among At-Risk Rural Youth: Piloting the Social Ecological "One Life" Program",
journal="Journal of At-Risk Issues",
year="2014",
author="Williams, Ronald D. and Barnes, Jeremy T. and Holman, Thomas and Hunt, Barry P.",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="19-26",
abstract="Substance use among youth is a significant health concern in the rural United States, particularly among at-risk students. While evidence-based programs are available, literature suggests that an underdeveloped rural health prevention workforce often limits the adoption of such programs. Additionally, population-size restrictions of national mentoring programs can hinder their adoption in rural areas. This study sought to determine the effectiveness of a school-based group-matched mentoring program on at-risk students in two rural Missouri school districts using an intervention-control group design. At-risk students (n = 65) identified by school officials participated in a school-based mentoring program (One Life) designed to reduce substance use and impact social ecological risk factors. Compared to controls (n = 29), participants indicated reductions in 30-day use of tobacco (p = 0.037), alcohol (p = 0.001), and inhalants (p < 0.001). Additional benefits included increased interest in higher education and improved skills in peer development (p < 0.05). Social ecological mentoring can be a viable option for school-based drug prevention programs targeting at-risk rural youth.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1098-1608",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}