Effective Strategies: Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies

Participant Post-Inventory

The purpose of this form is to assess changes in participants’ course-related knowledge and obtain your feedback on the event. The form is completely anonymous. Please do NOT put your name anywhere on this form. Results will be used to inform similar future events. It is important to obtain information from all participants to maintain quality of service; however, your participation is voluntary. (OMB No. 0930-0197, Exp. Date 12/31/10)

1. Please enter your e-mail address (used only for tracking responses - your answers will not be connected to your name).

E-mail Address

2. Which of the following best describes the amount of course content that you reviewed? (choose one)

None A Little Some Most All

2a. If you did not review all of the course content, please describe why. (type in)

3. About how many TOTAL hours did you spend participating in the entire course, INCLUDING the time you spent in the discussion area and time spent on any activities? (type in)

Total Hours Spent

4. How knowledgeable would you say you are about each of the following topics? (choose one for each item)

	Not at All Knowledgeable	Not Very Knowledgeable	Somewhat Knowledgeable	Fairly Knowledgeable	Very Knowledgeable
Federal and state agencies current interest in encouraging the application of evidence-based prevention
The five key strategies that can be used to create environmental change as well as individual change
The evidence-based principles that underlie these key strategies
The implications of incorporating evidence-based principles in the development and implementation of effective prevention programs

5. Please indicate whether you think each of the following statements is false or true. (choose one for each item)

	Definitely False	Probably False	Probably True	Definitely True
Successful prevention programs are usually based on strategies that blend individual and environmental approaches.
Evidence-based programs are ones that will work in any situation, regardless of needs, resources, population, or other circumstances.
The best way to affect a large population of people is to use multiple strategies carried out in multiple settings, working toward a common goal.
Limiting the location and density of alcohol retail outlets is not an effective form of policy.
	Definitely False	Probably False	Probably True	Definitely True
To create a widespread perception of risk, laws and corresponding punishments must be publicized.
Social marketing techniques emphasize the negative consequences of certain behaviors over the benefits of behavior change.
An effective way to foster collaboration is by showing key stakeholders how they will benefit from participation.
In substance abuse prevention, research shows that the strategy of education should be based on increasing awareness of the inherent risks associated with drug use.

6. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following aspects of the course. (choose one for each item)

	Very Dissatisfied	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Quality of the information you received
Relevance of the information to your work
Resources and materials provided
Opportunity for questions and discussion

7. How likely are you to use the information or ideas that you received in the course? (choose one)

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8. Overall, how satisfied are you with this distance learning course? (choose one)

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9. Would you recommend this distance learning course to other people who do the type of work that you do? (choose one)

No - Definitely would NOT recommend it

No - Probably would NOT recommend it

Yes - Probably WOULD recommend it

Yes - Definitely WOULD recommend it

10. Based on your experience with this course, how interested would you be in taking another distance learning course on a different prevention-related topic? (choose one)

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11. How easy was it to navigate around the various sections of the course? (choose one)

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11a. What in particular did you find most challenging and/or helpful when moving through the course? (type in)

12. What were the most helpful features of the course? (type in)

13. What were the least helpful features of the course? (type in)

14. Do you have any additional comments or recommendations for improving the course? (type in)

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