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Impact Evaluation of the Wise Guys Program

Not Applicable
Conditions
Sexual Behavior
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Interventions
Behavioral: Wise Guys
Registration Number
NCT02052830
Lead Sponsor
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the Wise Guys program on the delaying sexual initiation on adolescent males in Eastern Iowa.

Detailed Description

This study uses a randomized controlled design to compare the impacts of the Wise Guys Program to the "business-as-usual" school curriculum. The Wise Guys multi-session curriculum is delivered in different formats that range in length from 5 to 12 weeks and topics covered include communication and masculinity, dating violence, abstinence and contraception, and sexually transmitted infections. Study participants are 7th grade boys attending a participating school in either the Davenport Iowa or North Scott Community school districts. This study is being conducted as part of the national Personal Responsibility Education Program evaluation funded by Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
737
Inclusion Criteria
  • 7th grade student in participating schools
  • Male
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Wise GuysWise GuysA sexual health and male responsibility program for adolescent males
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sexual initiation24 months post-intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sexual initiation6 months post-intervention
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