Short- and long-term effects of a pilot prevention program to reduce alcohol consumption

Author(s): Pappas, D. M., Carlson, J. M., DiClemente, C. C.

Journal/Book: Subst Use Misuse. 1998; 33: 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016. Marcel Dekker Inc. 2303-2321.

Abstract: This study examined the effects of a brief, pilot alcohol prevention intervention for 211 disadvantaged 6th grade school children at posttest and I-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.

Note: Article VS-Card Werch CE, Univ N Florida, Dept Hlth Sci, Coll Hlth, Ctr Drug Prevent & Hlth Promot, 4567 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville,FL 32224 USA

Keyword(s): prevention; alcohol consumption; disadvantaged youth; long-term effects; stage-based strategies; DRUG-ABUSE PREVENTION; 2-YEAR FOLLOW-UP; SCHOOL YOUTH; STAGE; INTERVENTIONS; ADOLESCENTS; CURRICULUM; STUDENTS; BELIEFS; MISUSE

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