@article{ref1,
title="A Descriptive Definition of Primary Prevention",
journal="Journal of Primary Prevention",
year="1981",
author="Adam, CT",
volume="2",
number="2",
pages="67-79",
abstract="This theoretical paper links prevention activities and wellness activities in a context of social action. It attempts to define prevention by describing the essential characteristics of the prevention process. Six characteristics are identified: proactive, generic, developmental, experiential, systemic, and collaborative. A number of prevention programs which appear to illustrate one or more of these characteristics are cited. The need for such a process as an approach to many contemporary individual and social problems is assumed. The author's intention is to provide program planners and funders with a usable theoretical base for developing and evaluating specific programs.<p />",
language="",
issn="0278-095X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}