Historique
Périodique
Diffusion theory and drug use
(Théorie de la diffusion et usage de drogues.)
Auteur(s) :
FERRENCE, R.
Année
2001
Page(s) :
165-173
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Note générale :
Addiction, 2001, 96, (1), 165-173
Résumé :
FRANÇAIS :
Les nombreuses études qui ont eu recours au modèle de la diffusion de l'usage de drogues pour explorer les comportements d'usage d'alcool, de tabac et de drogues illicites sont analysées : elles comprennent celles centrées sur la diffusion "naturelle" ou spontanée et celles pour lesquelles la diffusion d'une drogue est planifiée. La plupart de ces études montrent l'efficacité du modèle, notamment les études concernant l'introduction de nouvelles substances dans une population ou un sous groupe. Ce modèle pourrait être amélioré par la prise en compte de déterminants économiques.
ENGLISH:
This paper examines the applicability of the diffusion model to drug use. A variety of studies that employ the diffusion model to examine drug-related behaviour, including the use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs, are discussed. Studies include those that focus on "natural" or spontaneous diffusion and those in which diffusion of a drug or a drug-related intervention is planned. Most studies examined support the application of the diffusion model in the study of drug use. The model is particularly. valuable when new substances are introduced to a population or subgroup. The addition of economic and other forms of availability as a determinant of adoption would increase the power of the model. Recommended directions for research are outlined. The diffusion model has been used successfully in the study of drug use for several decades. More rigorous designs would strengthen this type of research and provide direction for policymakers and those involved in public health and education. (Author' s abstract)
Les nombreuses études qui ont eu recours au modèle de la diffusion de l'usage de drogues pour explorer les comportements d'usage d'alcool, de tabac et de drogues illicites sont analysées : elles comprennent celles centrées sur la diffusion "naturelle" ou spontanée et celles pour lesquelles la diffusion d'une drogue est planifiée. La plupart de ces études montrent l'efficacité du modèle, notamment les études concernant l'introduction de nouvelles substances dans une population ou un sous groupe. Ce modèle pourrait être amélioré par la prise en compte de déterminants économiques.
ENGLISH:
This paper examines the applicability of the diffusion model to drug use. A variety of studies that employ the diffusion model to examine drug-related behaviour, including the use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs, are discussed. Studies include those that focus on "natural" or spontaneous diffusion and those in which diffusion of a drug or a drug-related intervention is planned. Most studies examined support the application of the diffusion model in the study of drug use. The model is particularly. valuable when new substances are introduced to a population or subgroup. The addition of economic and other forms of availability as a determinant of adoption would increase the power of the model. Recommended directions for research are outlined. The diffusion model has been used successfully in the study of drug use for several decades. More rigorous designs would strengthen this type of research and provide direction for policymakers and those involved in public health and education. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Ontario Tobacco Res. Unit, 33 Russell St., Toronto Ontario, M5S 2S1
Canada. Canada.
Canada. Canada.