School-Based AOD Prevention
A Scoping Review of Teachers’ Insights into Program Implementation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21293853 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Huyen Trang Nguyen (0009-0005-8428-274X, Griffith University), Murooj Yousef (0000-0002-8215-2627, Australian Catholic University, corresponding author), James Durl (0000-0002-6243-5670, Griffith University), Pamela Saleme (0000-0003-1944-507X, Griffith University), Donna Pendergast (0000-0002-8305-6127, Griffith University), Timo Dietrich (0000-0003-4824-6117, Griffith University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-9441 • E-ISSN: 2050-5884 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00049441251403174 |
| OpenAlex | W7115884582 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
This scoping review examines teacher perceptions of the implementation of school-based alcohol, vaping, and other drug (AOD) prevention programs delivered by teachers or school staff, across 17 selected programs. Studies were included if they were published between 2000 and October 2024, targeted students under 18, and reported teachers’ perceptions or insights regarding program delivery. Through inductive thematic analysis, two overarching themes were identified: teacher-specific outcomes and factors influencing program implementation. Teachers reported enhanced classroom environments and increased self-efficacy following program delivery. Key facilitators for successful implementation included supportive leadership, comprehensive training, and adequate resources, whereas barriers encompassed heavy workloads, limited funding, and program complexity. Based on these findings, the study proposes a conceptual model highlighting the interplay between teacher outcomes and implementation factors, offering a framework to guide the design, adaptation, and scaling of school-based AOD prevention programs. The model has practical implications for policymakers and school administrators, emphasising the centrality of teacher perspectives in enhancing program effectiveness and sustainability in real-world educational settings
Centrality · Conceptual framework · Perception · Program Design Language · Program evaluation · Qualitative research · Sustainability · Thematic analysis · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · School Health and Nursing Education · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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Implementation Mapping
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Sustainability of Teacher Implementation of School-Based Mental Health Programs
Teacher motivation
A review of research on fidelity of implementation
Fostering implementation of health services research findings into practice
Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment Through Effective Feedback
School Climate as a Universal Intervention to Prevent Substance Use Initiation in Early Adolescence
Researching teachers’ time use
‘I cannot sustain the workload and the emotional toll’
Reducing alcohol-related risks among adolescents
Because This Is an Evidence-Based Program”
Implementation Matters
Risk profiles for early adolescents who regularly use alcohol and other drugs compared with older youth
Describing Teacher–Student Interactions
Opening the Black Box
Scoping studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |