“Study natural” without drugs: An exploratory study of theory-guided and tailored health campaign interventions to prevent nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students

doi:10.3390/ijerph17124421

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Title	“Study natural” without drugs: An exploratory study of theory-guided and tailored health campaign interventions to prevent nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students
Creator	Su，Zhaohui 1,2,3; Mackert，Michael 4,5,6; Li，Xiaoshan 7; Han，Jiyoon 8; Cook，Brittani 9; Wyeth，Benjamin 10
Date Issued	2020-06-02
Source Publication	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ISSN	1661-7827
Volume	17 Issue:12 Pages:1-15
Abstract	Nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUPS) among college students continues to rise. While some anti-NMUPS campaigns are available, little is known about the campaign development process and how well college students evaluate these messages. To bridge this gap, we developed theory-guided anti-NMUPS campaign interventions that are tailored to college students’ characteristics and evaluated students’ response towards them. A total of 445 college students (74.4% female; Mean of 20; 18 to 35 years old) reviewed the campaign interventions and offered their evaluation via an online survey. Findings indicate that students responded to the campaigns positively. Results also indicate that female students are more likely to perceive the campaigns as effective than their male counterparts. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that theory-guided and tailored anti-NMUPS campaigns have great potential in changing students’ attitudes and behavior towards NMUPS. While this study fills critical gaps in the literature, considering the progress needed to strengthen the research field, more research is needed to further identify effective strategies that could prevent college students’ participation in NMUPS activities.
Keyword	Campaign interventions College students NMUPS Nonmedical use of prescription stimulants Persuasive strategies Social norms Tailored Theory-guided
DOI	10.3390/ijerph17124421
URL	View source
Language	英语English
Scopus ID	2-s2.0-85086766299
Citation statistics	Cited Times:7[WOS] [WOS Record] [Related Records in WOS]
Document Type	Journal article
Identifier	http://repository.uic.edu.cn/handle/39GCC9TT/6167
Collection	Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University
Corresponding Author	Su，Zhaohui
Affiliation	1.School of Nursing,University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,San Antonio,78229,United States 2.Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies,University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,San Antonio,78229,United States 3.Mays Cancer Center,University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,San Antonio,78229,United States 4.Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations,Moody College of Communication,The University of Texas at Austin,Austin,78702,United States 5.Department of Population Health,Dell Medical School,The University of Texas at Austin,Austin,78702,United States 6.Center for Health Communication,Moody College of Communication,The University of Texas at Austin,Austin,78702,United States 7.Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College,Zhuhai,519087,China 8.Department of Telecommunications,Ball State University,Muncie,47306,United States 9.Center for Health Communication,The University of Texas at Austin,Austin,78702,United States 10.Brand Creative,The Richards Group,Inc.,Dallas,75204,United States
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714	Su，Zhaohui,Mackert，Michael,Li，Xiaoshanet al. “Study natural” without drugs: An exploratory study of theory-guided and tailored health campaign interventions to prevent nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students[J]. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, 17(12): 1-15.
APA	Su，Zhaohui, Mackert，Michael, Li，Xiaoshan, Han，Jiyoon, Cook，Brittani, & Wyeth，Benjamin. (2020). “Study natural” without drugs: An exploratory study of theory-guided and tailored health campaign interventions to prevent nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(12), 1-15.
MLA	Su，Zhaohui,et al."“Study natural” without drugs: An exploratory study of theory-guided and tailored health campaign interventions to prevent nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17.12(2020): 1-15.

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