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Zeiler M, Kuso S, Nitsch M, Simek M, Adamcik T, Herrero R, Etchemendy E, Mira A, Oliver E, Jones Bell M, Karwautz A, Wagner G, Baños Rivera RM, Botella C, Waldherr K. Online interventions to prevent mental health problems implemented in school settings: the perspectives from key stakeholders in Austria and Spain. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:i71-i79. [PMID: 34240156 PMCID: PMC8266540 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
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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Affiliation(s)
- Michael Zeiler
- Department for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Stefanie Kuso
- Ferdinand Porsche FernFH-Distance Learning University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
| | - Martina Nitsch
- Ferdinand Porsche FernFH-Distance Learning University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
| | - Monika Simek
- Department for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Tanja Adamcik
- Ferdinand Porsche FernFH-Distance Learning University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
| | - Rocio Herrero
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CB06/03), Carlos III, Institute of Health, Av. Monforte de Lemos, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, València, Spain
| | - Ernestina Etchemendy
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CB06/03), Carlos III, Institute of Health, Av. Monforte de Lemos, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, València, Spain
| | - Adriana Mira
- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, Spain
- Department of Pychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza. Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas., Calle Cdad. Escolar, Teruel, Spain
| | - Elia Oliver
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CB06/03), Carlos III, Institute of Health, Av. Monforte de Lemos, Madrid, Spain
| | - Megan Jones Bell
- Department for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Andreas Karwautz
- Department for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Gudrun Wagner
- Department for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Rosa Maria Baños Rivera
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CB06/03), Carlos III, Institute of Health, Av. Monforte de Lemos, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, València, Spain
| | - Cristina Botella
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CB06/03), Carlos III, Institute of Health, Av. Monforte de Lemos, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, Spain
| | - Karin Waldherr
- Ferdinand Porsche FernFH-Distance Learning University of Applied Sciences, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
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