Evaluation of Values in Perspective (VIP) Program
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to review and assess the usefulness of the Values in Perspective (VIP) program to avoid adolescent risky behaviors.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: VIP Program Group Participants in this group will receive a 26 week course on risk reduction strategies. |
Behavioral: VIP Program
This intervention will engage the participants with psychoeducational material once a week. This material will include didactic instruction as well as participant engagement in developmentally appropriate activities.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- SRAE Scores - Middle School [Up to 26 weeks]
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for middle school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 170 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior.
- SRAE Scores - High School [Up to 26 weeks]
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE) for high school participants has a total score ranging from 0 to 190 with a higher score indicating higher risk behavior.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion criteria
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A youth residing in Miami-Dade County.
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Must be in grades 6-12 and must be eligible for free and reduced lunch.
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Must be able to speak and read English proficiently.
Exclusion criteria
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Does not reside in Miami-Dade County.
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Does not comprehend, speak, or read English proficiently.
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In elementary school.
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In high-income household as evidenced by not qualifying for free and reduced lunch.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | Florida | United States | 33146 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Miami
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Guerda Nicolas, University of Miami
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 20201386