Avaliação de ações educativas de programa de prevenção ao uso de drogas: experiência de adolescentes e pais

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate signs of effectiveness of educational actions implemented in a drug use prevention program based on the experience of adolescents and parents. Educational actions promoted the development of socio-emotional skills to improve relationships in the family context and between adolescents and peers, with a view to preventing drug use and other behavioral problems. This is a qualitative evaluative case study research, in data collection, focus groups were used using a script aimed at participants from two northeastern states, at the end of the educational intervention, in the period of April and May 2022 The data produced through audio recording were transcribed and stored in an online file, processed and submitted to the IRAMUTEQ® software for description and analysis. The interpretation was anchored in Bandura's social learning theory. The results of the study showed that the bond between parents and their children and between them and the institution were motivating factors to participate in educational interventions. Among the socio emotional skills developed, favorable changes in family relationships and adolescents' relationships with friends stand out. Parents valued the opportunity to learn, change, help, talk and know. Adolescents recognized the importance of participating in drug prevention educational activities. The material used was appreciated by both participants, and they suggested the inclusion of other topics, updating the materials and expanding the vacancies. It is concluded that signs of effectiveness were obtained, having demonstrated that there was participation of adolescents and parents in educational actions, the promoting institution played an important role in mobilizing and forming bonds for the development of interventions. The socio-emotional skills developed by the participants made them aware of improving interpersonal relationships within the family and between adolescents and their peers, and progress was made in making responsible decisions regarding preventing drug use.