Designing a comprehensive prevention strategy manual

This research was carried out with the aim of designing a manual of meaningful and pedagogical comprehensive prevention strategies to address addictive behaviours of alcohol and drug use, aimed at parents and participants of the Pro-Patria Labour Education Workshop, where it was applied. The research is a quantitative, feasible project, with a field design. Population 298 participants and parents of the Pro-Patria Labour Education Workshop, and the sample was a total of 6 parents, 24 teachers, 110 participants. The technique used was survey and observation. The instruments used were a mixed questionnaire, an open-ended questionnaire and a checklist. The reliability was established by the criteria obtained from the experts through the validation instruments. The study found that the manual fulfils the function of educating, sensitising and developing awareness, both for parents and participants. On how to prevent and reduce addictive behaviours of alcohol and drug use. It is recommended to promote in families and educational institutions: love, values, assertive communication.

Autorentext

Andrea Hernandez - Teacher specialising in Mental Retardation. She is studying for a Master's Degree in Behavioural Guidance. Darlyng Bogado - Teacher specialising in Mental Retardation.