Study Details

Citation

Miller-Heyl, J., Podunovich, R. A., MacPhee, D. (2005). The DARE to be You - Care to Wait-program: A multilevel, family-based, abstinence education research project. Paper presented at Abstinence Education Evaluation Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

DARE to be You "Care to Wait"

Show Evidence of Effectiveness
No
Study Rating and Explanation
High

Random assignment study that met all criteria for a high 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
10 to 20 sessions

Evaluation Setting

Evaluation Setting
After school

Study Sample

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

Research Design

Assignment Method
Randomized controlled trial
Sample Size

169

Number of Follow-Ups

1

Length of Last Follow-Up

6

Year of Last Data Collection
2004
Reviewed Studies
High-Quality Randomized Trial
Protocol Version
Version 1.0

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