Abstract

Objectiveto facilitate significant information to young university students, on the risks derived of the abusive consumption of the alcohol, and to suggest strategies for self-control and risk reduction. Material and methodthe program includes the following elements: informative bookmark, a web with information on the alcohol http://www.ub.es/sacu/al-cohol/alcoholeng.html, a consultation service by e-mail incorporate in the web, and messages in pressand university radio. Resultsa process assessment of the program showed that it is well accepted by the target population.An 87.2% of 392 students interviewed expressed a«favourable» or a «very favourable» opinion to the program items. A 6.3% of them were indifferent.Only a 2.4% had opinions contrary to the program. Conclusionsit is possible to address health education and risk reduction messages on alcohol abuse to university students. However, it seems that abetter program diffusion would be reached if such activities should be fitted in with a closer alignmentto the academic year calendar.

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