Implementation of the “unplugged” school-based prevention programme in Nigeria: Results of process evaluation

Process evaluation can improve the quality of program implementation and achievement outcomes. This paper aims to describe fidelity school-based prevention 'Unplugged' in Nigeria, i.e., degree which intervention was delivered as intended, satisfaction teachers students. The prevent tobacco, alcohol, substance use consists 12 standardized units, one-hour each, by class teachers. Sixteen schools implemented program. Eleven schools, 33 classes, 27 teachers, 993 students provided process data. Eighty-two percent classes entire program, with lower rates activities at beginning end Each unit took on average 55 minutes. More than 90% perceived high students' interest for units 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, interactivity 2, declared comfort implementing most units. About 80% reported an improvement knowledge, teaching skills, relationships due 75% changed their way seeing themselves, helpful answer questions about improved mates 95% increase knowledge consequences use. Students Unplugged educative, informative, helpful, impacting change, interesting suggested should be spread other schools.