Study Details

Citation

Moberg, D. P., Piper, D. L. (1998). The Healthy for Life project: Sexual risk behavior outcomes. AIDS Education and Prevention, 10(2), 128-148. (Intensive treatment condition.)

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

Healthy for Life

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
More than 20 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

1317

Number of Follow-Ups

5

Length of Last Follow-Up

36

Year of Last Data Collection
1997
Reviewed Studies
Moderate-Quality Randomized Trial
Protocol Version
Version 1.0

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