Online interventions to prevent mental health problems implemented in school settings: the perspectives from key stakeholders in Austria and Spain
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Other documents of the author: Zeiler, Michael; Kuso, Stefanie; Nitsch, Martina; Simek, Monika; Adamcik, Tanja; Herrero, Rocío; Etchemendy, Ernestina; Mira, Adriana; Oliver, Elia; Jones Bell, Megan; karwautz, andreas; Wagner, Gudrun; Baños, Rosa Maria; Botella, Cristina; Waldherr, Karin
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Online interventions to prevent mental health problems implemented in school settings: the perspectives from key stakeholders in Austria and SpainAuthor (s)
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2021-07-07Publisher
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ZEILER, Michael, et al. Online interventions to prevent mental health problems implemented in school settings: the perspectives from key stakeholders in Austria and Spain. European Journal of Public Health, 2021, vol. 31, no Supplement_1, p. i71-i79.Type
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Abstract
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Schools are key settings for delivering mental illness prevention in adolescents. Data on stakeholders’ attitudes and factors relevant for the implementation of Internet-based prevention programmes are ... [+]
Background
Schools are key settings for delivering mental illness prevention in adolescents. Data on stakeholders’ attitudes and factors relevant for the implementation of Internet-based prevention programmes are scarce.
Methods
Stakeholders in the school setting from Austria and Spain were consulted. Potential facilitators (e.g. teachers and school psychologists) completed an online questionnaire (N=50), policy makers (e.g. representatives of the ministry of education and health professional associations) participated in semi-structured interviews (N=9) and pupils (N=29, 14–19 years) participated in focus groups. Thematic analysis was used to identify experiences with, attitudes and needs towards Internet-based prevention programmes, underserved groups, as well as barriers and facilitators for reach, adoption, implementation and maintenance.
Results
Experiences with Internet-based prevention programmes were low across all stakeholder groups. Better reach of the target groups was seen as main advantage whereas lack of personal contact, privacy concerns, risk for misuse and potential stigmatization when implemented during school hours were regarded as disadvantages. Relevant needs towards Internet-based programmes involved attributes of the development process, general requirements for safety and performance, presentation of content, media/tools and contact options of online programmes. Positive attitudes of school staff, low effort for schools and compatibility to schools’ curriculum were seen as key factors for successful adoption and implementation. A sound implementation of the programme in the school routine and continued improvement could facilitate maintenance of online prevention initiatives in schools.
Conclusions
Attitudes towards Internet-based mental illness prevention programmes in school settings are positive across all stakeholder groups. However, especially safety concerns have to be considered. [-]
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European Journal of Public Health, Volume 31, Issue Suppl. 1, July 2021Funder Name
European Union Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme
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634757
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