Study Details

Citation

Lieberman, L. D., Gray, H., Wier, M., Fiorentino, R., Maloney, P. (2000). Long-term outcomes of an abstinence-based, small-group pregnancy prevention program in New York City schools. Family Planning Perspectives, 32(5), 237-245.

Program or Component Study?
Program
Program or Component Name

Project IMPPACT

Show Evidence of Effectiveness
No
Study Rating and Explanation
Moderate —

Quasi-experimental study that 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
10 to 20 sessions

Evaluation Setting

Evaluation Setting
In school: Middle school

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
Quasi-Experimental Design
Sample Size

312

Number of Follow-Ups

2

Length of Last Follow-Up

12

Year of Last Data Collection
1999
Reviewed Studies
Moderate-Quality Quasi-Experiment
Protocol Version
Version 1.0

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