Citation

Kelley-Baker T, Johnson MB, Romano EO, Mumford EA, Miller BA. Am. J. Health Stud. 2011; 26(4): 185-195.

Affiliation

Prevention Research Center, Berkeley, CA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Expert Health Data System)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24634576

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We examined the effect of a brief intervention, titled SafeNights, to reduce victimization among young college-aged females. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 1,048 women participated; 496 participants in the control and 552 in the experimental condition.

METHOD: Young Americans crossing the U.S. border to patronize Tijuana bars were randomly assigned to an intervention as they traveled into Tijuana. Upon returning to the United States, participants provided a breath sample and were interviewed.

RESULTS: SafeNights was significantly associated with reductions in reported victimization independent of alcohol consumption.

CONCLUSIONS: The intervention will be refined for a broader spectrum of collegiate settings at high risk for heavy drinking and potential victimization.

Language: en