Citation

Werch CE, Pappas DM, Carlson JM, DiClemente CC. Subst. Use Misuse 1998; 33(11): 2303-2321.

Affiliation

Center for Drug Prevention and Health Promotion, College of Health, Department of Health Science, University of North Florida, Jacksonville 32224-2645, USA. cherch@gw.unf.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9758015

Abstract

This study examined the effects of a brief, pilot alcohol prevention intervention for 211 disadvantaged 6th grade school children at posttest and 1-year follow-up. Process data indicated that the intervention was successfully implemented and well received by youth and parent/guardian participants. ANCOVA analyses indicated a significant difference on alcohol use frequency for drinking subjects at 1-month posttest, with less frequent use reported by intervention subjects than subjects receiving the minimal control materials, F(1,22) = 5.37, p = .03. No differences were found between intervention and control subjects on alcohol use measures at 1-year follow-up. Critical issues to be resolved related to the success of future prevention research and practice are discussed.

Language: en