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An elementary school-based alcohol misuse prevention program: a follow-up evaluation.

J T Shope1, T E Dielman, A T Butchart

  • 1Department of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Professions Education, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109-0201.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|March 1, 1992
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The Alcohol Misuse Prevention Study (AMPS) curriculum showed no overall effect on alcohol misuse. However, it significantly reduced alcohol misuse in sixth graders with prior drinking experience.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Substance Abuse Prevention

Background:

  • Adolescent alcohol misuse is a significant public health concern.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for mitigating risks associated with early alcohol consumption.
  • The Alcohol Misuse Prevention Study (AMPS) curriculum was designed to address these issues in preadolescent students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the AMPS curriculum in preventing alcohol misuse among fifth and sixth graders.
  • To assess the impact of the curriculum on factors like susceptibility to peer pressure, health locus of control, and knowledge of alcohol risks.
  • To determine if the curriculum leads to reduced alcohol use and misuse in the target population.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving over 5,000 fifth and sixth-grade students.

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  • Schools were assigned to receive the AMPS curriculum, curriculum plus a booster, or serve as controls.
  • Data collected included pre- and post-testing on alcohol use, misuse, peer pressure susceptibility, and health locus of control over 26 months.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant overall treatment effect on alcohol use or misuse was observed across all participants.
    • Significant treatment by occasion interactions were found for internal health locus of control (sixth grade) and curriculum knowledge in both grades.
    • Subgroup analysis revealed significant program effects on reducing alcohol misuse among sixth graders with prior supervised and unsupervised drinking experience.

    Conclusions:

    • The AMPS curriculum did not demonstrate an overall impact on alcohol misuse prevention in the general student population.
    • Targeted interventions may be more effective, as evidenced by the positive effects on sixth graders with previous exposure to alcohol.
    • Further research is needed to refine prevention strategies for diverse adolescent populations and drinking experiences.