Table 1.
Basal characteristics of the study groups
| Items | Intervention group (n = 166) | Control group (n = 201) |
|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | ||
| Educational level | Secondary | Secondary |
| Administration | Public | Public |
| School time | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| City location | Central district | Central district |
| Working status | Active | Active |
| Drug use themes in curriculum | None | None |
| Total number of students (eighth degree) | 166 | 500 |
| Student characteristics | ||
| Age, mean ± SD (range) | 11.9 ± 0.4 (10–13) | 11.9 ± 0.5 (10–13) |
| Medical or related profession of fathers (%) | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Medical or related profession of mothers (%) | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Recent illness (last month) (%) | 33.9 | 38.6 |
| Recent drug consumption (last month) (%) | 37.2 | 29.6 |
| Presence of medicines stored at home (%) | 63.0 | 49.0* |
Comparison between groups:
*
P < 0.05.