Trial Outcomes & Findings for Family Based Prevention of Alcohol and Risky Sex for Older Teens (NCT NCT03521115)
NCT ID: NCT03521115
Last Updated: 2023-07-27
Results Overview
Have you had a drink of alcohol in the past 6 months? (A drink is a glass of wine, a can of beer, a wine cooler, a shot glass of liquor, or a mixed drink). (Response category yes=1/no=0). Range is 0-1. More frequent drinking is a worse outcome.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
411 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 months
Results posted on
2023-07-27
Participant Flow
November 2014-November 2015 Recruited national sample from two panel vendors
To be eligible, one teen and one parent had to be willing to participate. Enrollment was considered complete after the participants completed consent and baseline surveys. A total of 559 families were eligible and 148 of eligible families declined to participate, leaving a total of 411 families.
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Control Condition
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Time 0 Baseline Surveys
STARTED
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206
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205
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Time 0 Baseline Surveys
COMPLETED
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206
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205
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Time 0 Baseline Surveys
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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0
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Time 1 Survey (6 Months Post Baseline)
STARTED
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206
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205
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Time 1 Survey (6 Months Post Baseline)
COMPLETED
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150
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165
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Time 1 Survey (6 Months Post Baseline)
NOT COMPLETED
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56
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40
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Time 2 Survey (12 Months Post Baseline)
STARTED
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150
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165
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Time 2 Survey (12 Months Post Baseline)
COMPLETED
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147
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164
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Time 2 Survey (12 Months Post Baseline)
NOT COMPLETED
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3
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1
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Time 3 Survey (18 Months Post Baseline)
STARTED
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147
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164
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Time 3 Survey (18 Months Post Baseline)
COMPLETED
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145
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164
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Time 3 Survey (18 Months Post Baseline)
NOT COMPLETED
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2
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Control Condition
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Time 1 Survey (6 Months Post Baseline)
Lost to Follow-up
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56
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40
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Time 2 Survey (12 Months Post Baseline)
Lost to Follow-up
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3
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1
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Baseline Characteristics
There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=206 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Control Condition
n=205 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Total
n=411 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
parent age
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43.73 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.039 • n=206 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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43.75 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.385 • n=205 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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43.74 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.711 • n=411 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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Age, Continuous
teen age
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16.40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION .492 • n=206 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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16.34 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION .474 • n=205 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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16.37 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION .483 • n=411 Participants • There are two distinct groups in this study: parents and teens. To show the ages for each group, separate rows have been established
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Sex: Female, Male
Parent Gender · Female
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173 Participants
n=206 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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175 Participants
n=205 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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348 Participants
n=411 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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Sex: Female, Male
Parent Gender · Male
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33 Participants
n=206 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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30 Participants
n=205 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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63 Participants
n=411 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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Sex: Female, Male
Teen Gender · Female
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109 Participants
n=205 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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117 Participants
n=204 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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226 Participants
n=409 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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Sex: Female, Male
Teen Gender · Male
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96 Participants
n=205 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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87 Participants
n=204 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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183 Participants
n=409 Participants • There is one teen in each group for whom sex is unknown or not specified
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Parent Ethnicity · Hispanic or Latino
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16 Participants
n=206 Participants
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14 Participants
n=205 Participants
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30 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Parent Ethnicity · Not Hispanic or Latino
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190 Participants
n=206 Participants
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190 Participants
n=205 Participants
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380 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Parent Ethnicity · Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=206 Participants
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1 Participants
n=205 Participants
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1 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Teen Ethnicity · Hispanic or Latino
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21 Participants
n=206 Participants
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14 Participants
n=205 Participants
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35 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Teen Ethnicity · Not Hispanic or Latino
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179 Participants
n=206 Participants
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190 Participants
n=205 Participants
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369 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Teen Ethnicity · Unknown or Not Reported
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6 Participants
n=206 Participants
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1 Participants
n=205 Participants
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7 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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2 Participants
n=206 Participants
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1 Participants
n=205 Participants
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3 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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4 Participants
n=206 Participants
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4 Participants
n=205 Participants
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8 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=206 Participants
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1 Participants
n=205 Participants
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1 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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24 Participants
n=206 Participants
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24 Participants
n=205 Participants
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48 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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161 Participants
n=206 Participants
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157 Participants
n=205 Participants
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318 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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13 Participants
n=206 Participants
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11 Participants
n=205 Participants
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24 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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2 Participants
n=206 Participants
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7 Participants
n=205 Participants
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9 Participants
n=411 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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206 participants
n=206 Participants
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205 participants
n=205 Participants
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411 participants
n=411 Participants
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Any Alcohol Use
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21 Participants
n=200 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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26 Participants
n=198 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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47 Participants
n=398 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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Frequency of Alcohol Use
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.21 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .59 • n=198 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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.17 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .54 • n=200 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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.19 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .57 • n=398 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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Quantity of alcohol consumed on drinking days
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.27 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .93 • n=198 Participants • Missing data accounts for differences in numbers
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.26 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.05 • n=200 Participants • Missing data accounts for differences in numbers
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.27 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .99 • n=398 Participants • Missing data accounts for differences in numbers
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Number of times drunk or very, very high
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.29 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .89 • n=200 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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.24 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .74 • n=200 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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.26 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION .82 • n=400 Participants • Missing data accounts for discrepancy
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Parental approval of teen drinking (in moderation)
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2.05 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.36 • n=203 Participants • missing data explain differences in population analyzed
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2.08 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.30 • n=202 Participants • missing data explain differences in population analyzed
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2.07 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.33 • n=405 Participants • missing data explain differences in population analyzed
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Overall communication about sex
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2.65 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.05 • n=203 Participants • 7 cases with missing data
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2.55 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.11 • n=201 Participants • 7 cases with missing data
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2.60 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.08 • n=404 Participants • 7 cases with missing data
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Frequency for Topic Specific sexual activity
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2.68 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.06 • n=206 Participants • one case missing data for variable
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2.62 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.09 • n=204 Participants • one case missing data for variable
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2.62 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.09 • n=410 Participants • one case missing data for variable
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Communications regarding delaying sex
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1.23 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.03 • n=205 Participants • one case from each arm is missing data on this variable
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1.33 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.10 • n=204 Participants • one case from each arm is missing data on this variable
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1.28 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.07 • n=409 Participants • one case from each arm is missing data on this variable
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Communication regarding health risks
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1.85 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.46 • n=205 Participants • missing data for 4 cases
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1.81 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.53 • n=202 Participants • missing data for 4 cases
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1.83 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.50 • n=407 Participants • missing data for 4 cases
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Number of Dating rules
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11.19 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.16 • n=201 Participants • 8 cases have missing data
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11.32 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.10 • n=202 Participants • 8 cases have missing data
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11.26 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.12 • n=403 Participants • 8 cases have missing data
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Ever had sex
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55 Participants
n=194 Participants • Some teens did not answer the question
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48 Participants
n=196 Participants • Some teens did not answer the question
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103 Participants
n=390 Participants • Some teens did not answer the question
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Some teens were lost at follow-up
Have you had a drink of alcohol in the past 6 months? (A drink is a glass of wine, a can of beer, a wine cooler, a shot glass of liquor, or a mixed drink). (Response category yes=1/no=0). Range is 0-1. More frequent drinking is a worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=99 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=101 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=201 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Number of Teens Using Any Alcohol During Past 6 Months
at 6 month follow-up
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16 Participants
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20 Participants
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38 Participants
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Number of Teens Using Any Alcohol During Past 6 Months
at 12 month follow-up
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14 Participants
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23 Participants
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43 Participants
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Number of Teens Using Any Alcohol During Past 6 Months
at 18 month follow-up
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26 Participants
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24 Participants
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47 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Missing responses and teens lost at follow-up
Over the past 30 days, how many times have you had a drink of alcohol? (response categories: 0=none, 1=once, 2=2-3 times, 3= once a week, 4=2-3 times a week. Range is 0-4.Higher score is more frequent drinking and a worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=97 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=100 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=201 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Frequency of Teen Alcohol Use Over Most Recent 30 Days Within Past 6 Months
6 month follow-up
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.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .56
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.43 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .95
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.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .62
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Frequency of Teen Alcohol Use Over Most Recent 30 Days Within Past 6 Months
12 month follow-up
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.09 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .36
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.48 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .99
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.30 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .82
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Frequency of Teen Alcohol Use Over Most Recent 30 Days Within Past 6 Months
18 month follow-up
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.31 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .69
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.29 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .64
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.43 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .93
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Cases lost to follow-up and for missing data.
Over the past 30 days, how many drinks did you usually have on days you drank? (response categories: 0= less than one, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7= more than six). Range is 0-7. Higher scores represent more drinking and worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=97 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=100 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=201 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Quantity of Alcohol Consumed by Teens on Drinking Days for the Most Recent 30 Days Within the Past Six Months
6 month follow-up
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.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .64
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.46 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.22
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.32 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.13
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Quantity of Alcohol Consumed by Teens on Drinking Days for the Most Recent 30 Days Within the Past Six Months
12 month follow-up
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.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation .64
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.61 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.28
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.40 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.13
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Quantity of Alcohol Consumed by Teens on Drinking Days for the Most Recent 30 Days Within the Past Six Months
18 month follow-up
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.46 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.18
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.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.26
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.60 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.48
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Within the experimental group, 49.5% completed the alcohol component of the intervention
Over the past 6 months, how many times have you gotten drunk or very, very high on alcohol? (Response categories: 0=none, 1=once a month, 2=2-3 times a month, 3=once a week, 4= 2-3 times a week, 5=daily or almost daily). Range is 0-5. Higher score represents more drunkenness and a worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=99 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=100 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=201 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Count of Teens Who Were Drunk or Very, Very High During the Past 6 Months
6 month follow-up
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.10 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .40
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.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .96
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.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .91
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Count of Teens Who Were Drunk or Very, Very High During the Past 6 Months
12 month follow-up
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.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .35
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.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.46
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.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20
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Count of Teens Who Were Drunk or Very, Very High During the Past 6 Months
18 month follow-up
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.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .61
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.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.00
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.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.30
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Across time, there was loss of sample at follow-up
How often have you and your parent talked about drinking in moderation is okay (Response categories 1=Never, 2=Occasionally, 3=Sometimes, 4= Often, 5 = Very often). Range is 1-5 and higher scores means more parental approval of teen drinking and is a worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=101 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=101 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=203 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Frequency of Parental Approval for Teen Drinking (in Moderation)
6 month follow-up
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1.99 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.31
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2.59 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.40
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2.26 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.35
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Frequency of Parental Approval for Teen Drinking (in Moderation)
12 month follow-up
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2.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.29
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2.66 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.55
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2.19 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27
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Frequency of Parental Approval for Teen Drinking (in Moderation)
18 month follow-up
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2.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.40
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2.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.31
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2.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.28
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: The rows represent 3 different follow-up periods and the number of cases analyzed varied because the responses at follow-up varied.
Overall, how often you have talked to your parent about sex? (1=Never, 2=Occasionally, 3=Sometimes, 4=Often, 5= Very often). Range 1-5. Higher scores represent a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=81 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=67 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=165 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Frequency of Teen- Parent Communications Regarding Sex
6 month follow
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2.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.99
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2.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.28
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2.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20
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Frequency of Teen- Parent Communications Regarding Sex
12 month follow up
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2.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17
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2.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.09
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2.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.16
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Frequency of Teen- Parent Communications Regarding Sex
18 month follow-up
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2.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17
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1.97 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.08
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2.07 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.04
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: The number analyzed varies across rows because the rows represent different follow-up periods and participation varied across follow-ups.
Average frequency created across 4 different sex topics (i. how being in a relationship might divert me from achieving my goals at school, ii. how embarrassing it would be if I caught an STI -sexually transmitted infection, iii. sexual relationships can impact health, iv. how pregnancy would be embarassing) with responses being never=1, occasionally=2, sometimes=3, often=4, very often=5 for a full range of 1-5. Across the 4 different sex topics the sums ranged from 4-20 and average was created by dividing the score by 4, with higher scores indicating more both topics and higher frequency of discussions taking place for a final full range of 1-5.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=82 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=67 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=164 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Frequency of Teen-parent Communications About Specific Sexual Topics
Frequency of sexual communication at 6 month follow-up
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2.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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2.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.06
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2.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
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Frequency of Teen-parent Communications About Specific Sexual Topics
Frequency of sexual communication at 12 month follow-up
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2.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.12
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2.03 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93
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2.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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Frequency of Teen-parent Communications About Specific Sexual Topics
Frequency of sexual communication at 18 month follow-up
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2.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
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2.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.12
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2.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.06
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: The three rows represent different follow-up periods and there are different response rates across follow-up periods.
Communications regarding delaying sex based upon three questions with yes=1/no=0 responses summed: Have your parents told you that (i)you should not have sex, (ii)you should not be in a serious relationship while still in high school, (iii)you should not have sex because your religion or values forbid sex outside of marriage. Higher scores indicate more communications about delaying sex. Range is 0-3. Higher scores represent a better outcome.
Outcome measures
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Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=82 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=66 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=164 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Delaying Sexual Activity
Communication regarding delay sex at 18 month follow-up
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0.98 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.04
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0.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.00
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0.95 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Delaying Sexual Activity
Communication regarding delay sex at 6 month follow-up
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1.13 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.09
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0.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.98
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0.98 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.04
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Delaying Sexual Activity
Communication regarding delay sex at 12 month follow-up
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1.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
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1.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.08
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1.07 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Past 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: Each row represents a different follow-up time period and the number of respondents varied across the time periods.
Parent-teen communications score regarding health risks with sex were based upon two items: discussion that sex can result in pregnancy (y=1/n=0) and sex can result in sexually transmitted infections (y=1/n=0). Range is 0-2. Higher scores represent a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=88 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=65 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=164 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Health Risks Associated With Sex
Communications on Health Risks at 6 month follow-up
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1.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
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1.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.89
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1.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation .77
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Health Risks Associated With Sex
Communications on Health Risks at 12 month Follow-up
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1.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.77
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1.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
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1.54 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.79
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Count of Teen-parent Communications Regarding Health Risks Associated With Sex
Communications on Health Risk at 18 month follow-up
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1.49 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.83
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1.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.90
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1.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: There are 3 follow-up periods and the numbers analyzed vary across these follow-up periods
Parental rules regarding dating were based upon summing the yes (=1) response to 15 possible rules: parents must meet date, check in/call during date, parents must know destination, parents must know change of plans, address and phone number needed for parties, no dates on school nights, no sex, no sigle dates, curfew, only agreed upon locations, use good judgment, be gentleman/lady, leave if uncomfortable (y=1/n=0). Range is 0-15. Higher scores represent better outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=82 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=65 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=163 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Count of Parental Dating Rules
Dating Rules-Teen report 6 month follow-up
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11.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.97
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10.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.91
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10.77 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.57
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Count of Parental Dating Rules
Dating rules, teen report, 12 month follow-up
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11.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.47
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10.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.57
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10.72 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.44
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Count of Parental Dating Rules
Dating rules, teen report, 18 month follow-up
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11.01 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.29
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9.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.59
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10.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.09
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured at baseline, 6, 12, & 18 monthsPopulation: The three rows reflect different follow-up periods, teens were lost to follow-up in subsequent waves
Have you ever had sex (vaginal, oral, or anal)? (responses were yes=1/no=0). Range was 0-1. Higher score is worse outcome risk.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Smart Choices 4 Teens
n=60 Participants
A web-based intervention consisting of 3 main components (Communication, Alcohol, Relationships) provided to both parents and teens was completed by parents and teens individually. At the end of each component, discussion guidelines were given to promote communications and to offer skill building practices between parent and teen regarding the component topic. Both the parent and teen were required to complete the component and discussion before moving to the next component.
Smart Choices 4 Teens: This is a web-based prevention program designed to convey information about alcohol and relationships and the types of choices that they are making regarding these topics. General communications was another core element of the program that provided parents and teens with some key elements of talking to each other.
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Assigned Intervention, no Exposure
n=50 Participants
This group was assigned to the intervention but had no exposure to the relationship component of the intervention.
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Control Condition
n=122 Participants
This group was provided with websites where information was available regarding the same topics.
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Count of Teens Who Have Ever Had Sex Over Their Lifetime
ever had sex at 6 month follow-up
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17 Participants
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15 Participants
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37 Participants
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Count of Teens Who Have Ever Had Sex Over Their Lifetime
ever had sex at 12 month follow-up
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17 Participants
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20 Participants
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39 Participants
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Count of Teens Who Have Ever Had Sex Over Their Lifetime
ever had sex at 18 month follow-up
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19 Participants
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21 Participants
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46 Participants
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Adverse Events
Smart Choices 4 Teens
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Control Condition
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place