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Alcohol abuse prevention among high-risk youth: computer-based intervention
Steven P Schinke1, Traci M Schwinn, Alfred J Ozanian
1Columbia University.
Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community
|June 29, 2006
Summary
This study found that a CD-ROM program effectively increased perceived harm of alcohol and assertiveness skills in high-risk youth. However, it did not reduce drinking rates in this adolescent population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Alcohol abuse is a significant public health concern among adolescents.
- Early intervention programs are crucial for preventing alcohol-related harms.
- Engaging high-risk youth in prevention requires innovative approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of a CD-ROM intervention for preventing alcohol abuse in high-risk youth.
- To assess the impact of an interactive CD-ROM program on alcohol-related knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A randomized trial involving 489 early adolescents from community agencies in New York City.
- Intervention group received a 10-session skills-based interactive CD-ROM program.
- Outcome data collected pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Intervention participants showed increased perceived harm of alcohol use.
- Adolescents in the intervention group demonstrated enhanced assertiveness skills.
- No significant difference in drinking rates between intervention and control groups at posttest.
Conclusions:
- CD-ROM technology is a feasible and promising medium for engaging high-risk youth in alcohol abuse prevention.
- The intervention successfully improved specific psychosocial factors related to alcohol use.
- Further research is needed to optimize CD-ROM interventions for reducing adolescent drinking rates.
