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Examining How Academic Subscribers Implement Alcohol eCHECKUP to GO
Jennifer L Shipley1, Megan Strowger1, Jordan Ortman1
1Department of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA.
Colleges primarily use Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO remotely for students facing alcohol violations or seeking help. Implementation varies by school size and minority-serving status, offering insights for researchers studying real-world program effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Higher Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Colleges utilize diverse programs to mitigate high-risk student drinking.
- Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is a widely adopted, empirically supported intervention.
- A gap exists in understanding how efficacy study contexts align with real-world program implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the implementation of Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO across college campuses.
- To identify how the program is disseminated, to whom, and in conjunction with other interventions.
- To determine if implementation varies based on institutional characteristics.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was distributed to all Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO subscribers.
- Data were collected from 83 institutions, detailing program implementation and institutional characteristics.
- Analysis focused on dissemination methods, target student groups, and program integration.
Main Results:
- The majority of institutions deliver Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO remotely.
- The program is commonly provided to students with alcohol violations and those voluntarily seeking support.
- Implementation varied by school size and minority-serving status for specific student groups.
Conclusions:
- Institutions widely implement Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO, predominantly remotely and often integrated with other health programs.
- Findings offer crucial insights into real-world program delivery for researchers evaluating intervention effectiveness.
- Understanding diverse implementation contexts is key for optimizing student alcohol prevention strategies.
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