In:
Journal of Adolescence, Wiley, Vol. 36, No. 5 ( 2013-10), p. 859-870
Abstract:
We conducted an independent evaluation of the “Teens and Toddlers” intervention. Our randomized trial examined effects on self‐reported last sex without contraception, 〉 1 episode of sex without contraception in previous 3 months, expectation of teenage parenthood and youth development score, plus secondary outcomes among 449 at‐risk girls age 13/14 in England. The intervention involves 18–20 weekly sessions in pre‐school nurseries. Response rates were 95% post‐intervention and 91% one year later. At follow‐up two, there was no evidence of intervention benefits for primary outcomes and a positive impact for our secondary outcome, low self‐esteem. At follow‐up one, there was no evidence of benefits for our primary outcomes but evidence of benefits for our secondary outcomes: low self‐esteem; low sexual health knowledge; and difficulty discussing the contraceptive pill. The intervention should be refined, with a clearer logic model and more emphasis on sex education, and re‐evaluated.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0140-1971
,
1095-9254
DOI:
10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.07.005
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1469149-8
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