Parental Involvement in Relation to Drug Education Programs in Elementary Schools of Maco North District

Abstract

The study unfolded the relationship between parental involvement and efficacy of drug education programs in the elementary schools of Maco South District. The study used a non-experimental descriptive-correlational research design, utilizing an adapted survey instrument to gather responses from the randomly selected 120 teacher-respondents. Data gathered were treated using Mean scores with descriptive interpretation, Pearson r, and Simple Linear Regression Analysis. Findings revealed that parents’ involvement in terms of volunteerism, feedback and attendance, and participation are perceived to be moderately extensive; while communication with school suggests less extensive, and, likewise, drug education programs in terms of program satisfaction and behavioral outcomes are perceived to be moderately extensive, while, reduction of risk factors and retention of information are less extensive. There is a significant relationship between parents’ involvement and drug education programs. All domains of parents’ involvement in terms of attendance and participation, communication with school, feedback, and volunteerism indicate a statistically significant influence on drug education program implementation. Future research may explore and evaluate innovative teaching methods and technologies that can enhance the delivery of drug education. Investigate the impact of community-based approaches to drug education.