Examining the implementation of the Icelandic model for primary prevention of substance use in a rural Canadian community: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) is a collaborative upstream model that was designed to influence risk and protective factors related to substance use within the community, school, peer and family contexts. By engaging whole communities, the IPM has been found to be effective in reducing youth substance use behaviours across Iceland. As an extension to the IPM's participatory approach, this research will examine how youth involvement can enhance outcomes. In addition, this research will evaluate whether the IPM approach is beneficial for mental health promotion and general youth wellbeing.

Methods

The present research protocol applies the bioecological model within a participatory mixed-method case study design to examine the implementation of the IPM in a rur

SUBMITTER: Halsall T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7426669 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature