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ERIC Number: EJ358949
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Drug Knowledge (Prescription, Over-the-Counter, Social): Young Adult Consumers at Risk?
Krupka, Lawrence R.; And Others
Journal of Drug Education, v17 n2 p129-42 1987
Surveyed knowledge of 561 young adults concerning use and effects of various over-the-counter, prescription, and social drug products. College student respondents correctly answered, on the average, 71% of the questions on the Drug Knowledge Test, with women demonstrating somewhat greater knowledge than men. Suggests using this instrument in drug and health education programs. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: College Students, Consumer Education, Drug Education, Drug Use, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Drug Knowledge Test