What Do Extension and Public Health Educators Need to Address Substance Misuse?

Authors

Lisa Washburn, University of Missouri ExtensionFollow
Karen Franck, University of Tennessee ExtensionFollow

Volume

62

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.62.01.01

Abstract

Limited organizational capacity has hindered Extension’s ability to address substance misuse in communities. To inform capacity-building efforts, we obtained Extension educator and health educator feedback on opportunities, challenges and resource needs using the Delphi technique. Opportunities included collaboration and partnerships with local entities. Stigma, inadequate resources, and limited knowledge and skills of educators were challenges. Top resource needs were updated youth curricula, funding, and clear guidance on what educators can do and what should be referred externally. Findings provide insights to educator perceptions and suggest additional training and resources needed to implement evidence-based approaches to address substance misuse.

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Recommended Citation

Washburn, L., & Franck, K. (2024). What Do Extension and Public Health Educators Need to Address Substance Misuse?. The Journal of Extension, 62(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.62.01.01