Study Details

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Citation

Boekeloo, B. O., Schamus, L. A., Simmens, S. J., Cheng, T. L., O'Connor, K., D'Angelo, L. J. (1999). A STD/HIV prevention trial among adolescents in managed care. Pediatrics, 103(1), 107-115.

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

ASSESS

Show Evidence of Effectiveness
No
Study Rating and Explanation
High —

Random assignment study that met all criteria for a high rating; findings show a positive, statistically significant impact on condom use, but for a subgroup defined by sexual activity at follow up

Program Information

Program Type
Clinic-based
Program Length
Fewer than 10 sessions

Evaluation Setting

Evaluation Setting
Health clinic or medical facility

Study Sample

Average Age Group
13 or younger
Majority Racial/Ethnic Group
African American or Black
Sex
Male and female youth

Research Design

Assignment Method
Randomized controlled trial
Sample Size

219

Number of Follow-Ups

3

Length of Last Follow-Up

9

Year of Last Data Collection
1998
Reviewed Studies
High-Quality Randomized Trial
Protocol Version
Version 1.0