Drug Abuse Prevention Among Girls Through a Mother-Daughter Intervention
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Substance Use
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
- Enrollment
- 916
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Rate of Substance Use
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine a computer- and family-based drug abuse prevention program is able to reduce drug use among early adolescent girls.
Detailed Description
This study longitudinally tested a computerized, parent-involvement substance abuse prevention program for adolescent girls and their mothers. The prevention program aimed to strengthen and sustain the mother-daughter bond while equipping girls with the necessary information and skills to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substance use.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •English-speaking New York City (NYC) area girls
- •Ages 11 - 13 years
- •Must have private access to a computer with high-speed connectivity
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-English-speaking girls who do not live in the NYC area
- •Younger than 11 or older than 13 years of age
- •Those who lack of private access to a computer with high-speed connectivity
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Rate of Substance Use
Time Frame: Annually
Measured 30-day alcohol, tobacco, and other illicit drug use among girls.