% of students completing the program indicating awareness about the harmful consequences of vaping
Current Value
95
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In March 2024, 77% of the Northern Middle School CATCH My Breath program participants indicated that they were aware of the harmful effects of vaping. This is the baseline rate.
In March 2025, 95% of the 123 CATCH My Breath program participants indicated that they were aware of the harmful effects of vaping. The lessons focused on the various parts of the body that were adversely affected by vaping.
Partners
Partners for the CATCH My Breath program included the Person County Board of Education; health and physical education teachers from Northern Middle School and Southern Middle School; school principals; and Person County Schools' Nurse Supervisor.
What Works
Customizing the CATCH My Breath lesson plans to emphasize the risks of vaping increases participant awareness of its harmful effects.
Action Plan
PCHD plans to continue customizing the CATCH My Breath lesson plans to focus on harmful effects and consequences of vaping.