Anti-Vaping Online Information Dissemination (AVOID) is designed to educate students about the risks of vaping e-cigarettes, more commonly called vapes. AVOID is made up of five brief educational videos (BEVs), each accompanied by a discussion guide and activities for adult leaders/facilitators to implement. Throughout AVOID, adult leaders/facilitators will lead each discussion, show each brief educational video, and conduct corresponding activities with participating students.
Last reviewed: 2024
Intended Outcomes:
- Increases students’ knowledge about vapes and increases perceived risks of vaping.
- Reduces students’ intentions to begin vaping.
Continuum of Care:
Universal Prevention
Topic Areas:
Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use
Ages:
Teen/Adolescent (13-18)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Community-Based, School-Based
Cultural Considerations:
No research found involving diverse populations
Audience:
Adolescents age 12-16.
Credentials:
There are no minimum qualifications needed to implement this program.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
No
Who can provide the required training?
There is no training available for this program.
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://www.kdhrc.com/avoid/
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Holtz, K., Twombly, E., Wanty, N., Bonilla, D., Aina, M., & Gresham F. (2019). Assessing AVOID: A prevention program to curb youth vaping. KDH Research Brief (18). https://www.kdhrc.com/wp-
WV Rating:
Unable to Be Rated
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Rationale for Rating:
One research study conducted and posted on website by developer in 2019. No published peer-reviewed studies. Insufficient research to rate.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry