Citation

Werch CE, Pappas DM, Carlson JM, Edgemon P, Sinder JA, DiClemente CC. Am. J. Health Behav. 2000; 24(2): 120-131.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, PNG Publications)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of the STARS for Families program, 2-year stage-based intervention using nurse consultations and parent prevention materials. METHODS: Subjects consisted of 650 sixth-grade students from one neighborhood (n=262_ and one magnet (bused) urban school (n=388). RESULTS: At posttest, significantly fewer intervention magnet-school students initiated alcohol use, drank heavily during the past 30 days, and drank over any period of time, compared to minimal intervention control students (p's <.05). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that a brief preventive intervention may be a feasible alternative to more extensive curriculum-based prevention programs for selected school children. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the American Academy of Health Behavior)

Elementary School Student
Late Childhood
Child Substance Use
Substance Use Prevention
Parent Education
School Based
Prevention Program
Intervention Program
Substance Use Intervention
Alcohol Use Prevention
Alcohol Use Intervention
Urban School
Urban Youth
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