HMB342: Epidemiology of Health & Disease

Effectiveness of Usage of Virtual Reality in Raising Awareness about Cannabis Misuse Issues among Teenages

• Designed a randomized controlled trial study comparing virtual reality–based education with traditional seminars to evaluate effectiveness in raising awareness of cannabis misuse among Canadian high school students.
• Developed evaluation metrics and statistical analysis plan (pre/post surveys, T-tests, knowledge retention, behavioral intentions) to measure intervention impact on awareness and future cannabis use.
• Applied health promotion and program design frameworks to integrate emerging technologies into adolescent substance misuse education, highlighting cost-effectiveness and policy implications for public health strategies.

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