Study Details

Citation

Kirby, D., Korpi, M., Barth, R.P., Cagampang, H.H. (1997). The impact of the PostPoning Sexual Involvement Curriculum among youths in California. Family Planning Perspectives, 29, 100-108. (Design 2: Random assignment of schools)

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

Postponing Sexual Involvement

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 risk avoidance
Program Length
Fewer than 10 sessions

Evaluation Setting

Evaluation Setting
In school: Middle school

Study Sample

Average Age Group
13 or younger
Majority Racial/Ethnic Group
White
Sex
Male and female youth

Research Design

Assignment Method
Cluster randomized controlled trial
Sample Size

5244

Number of Follow-Ups

1

Length of Last Follow-Up

17

Year of Last Data Collection
1996
Reviewed Studies
Moderate-Quality Randomized Trial
Protocol Version
Version 1.0

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