Study Details

Citation

Eisen, M., Zellman, G. L., McAlister, A.L. (1990). Evaluating the impact of a theory-based sexuality and contraceptive education program. Family Planning Perspectives, 22(6), 261-271.

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

No formal name

Show Evidence of Effectiveness
No
Study Rating and Explanation
Moderate —

Random assignment study with high attrition that that did not meet the criteria for a high rating but met all criteria for a moderate rating; findings show no positive, statistically significant impact on a relevant behavioral outcome measure for either the full sample or key subgroup

Program Information

Program Type
Sexual health education
Program Length
Fewer than 10 sessions

Evaluation Setting

Evaluation Setting
Multiple settings

Study Sample

Average Age Group
14 to 17
Majority Racial/Ethnic Group
Hispanic or Latino
Sex
Male and female youth

Research Design

Assignment Method
Mixed Methods
Sample Size

1444

Number of Follow-Ups

1

Length of Last Follow-Up

12

Year of Last Data Collection
1988
Reviewed Studies
Moderate-Quality Randomized Trial
Protocol Version
Version 1.0

Language directly from the program model developer or authors.