title: A randomized effectiveness trial of a sex education program for minority youth in Miami, Florida.
abstract: Through this study the authors assessed the outcomes of a randomized effectiveness trial of Project U-Turn, a comprehensive sex education program for at-risk youth in Miami, Florida. Data collection occurred at pretest, three month, and six month follow-ups with a sample of teenagers randomly selected and assigned to treatment (n = 549) and control (n = 424) groups. Results from logistical and generalized multilevel modeling indicated the program did not contribute to teen responses at three or six month follow-ups. Other variables, however, had some influence on predicting teen responses to questions about their current and future sexual activity. Gender, use of alcohol, and participation in religious services predicted responses from teens at pretest and at three and six month follow-ups. Discussion of the findings, as well as implications for evidence-based social work with teens conclude the article.
authors.affiliation: Social Work Department, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403, USA. michael-sherr@utc.edu
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Sherr
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pooler
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stamey
authors.forename: Johnny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Preston
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dyer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012067:Religion; D012736:Sex Education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data