Evaluation of the Teen Outreach Program in Chicago Public Schools
- Conditions
- Sexual Behavior
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Teen Outreach Program
- Registration Number
- NCT02548871
- Lead Sponsor
- Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of TOP® on sexual health behavior.
- Detailed Description
The cluster-randomized study was conducted in 9th grade classrooms in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) with equal number of schools randomized to intervention and comparison groups for two cohort years. Students were administered a scannable paper survey at three time points: baseline, post-program and 1-year post program. The primary impact analysis used an intent-to-treat approach. Implementation of TOP® was assessed by conducting classroom observations. TOP® was delivered in a variety of classroom settings over the school year by facilitators from CPS and partner organizations.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 12253
- First-time 9th grade student
- Passive parental consent and student assent
- Inability to complete survey in languages provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Teen Outreach Program Teen Outreach Program Teen Outreach Program
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sex without a condom in the last 90 days 9 months after baseline Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sex in the last 90 days 9 months after baseline Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey
Sex without a condom in the last 90 days, by race/ethnicity 9 months after baseline Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey
Sex without a condom in the last 90 days 21 months after baseline Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey