Evaluation of the Teen Outreach Program in Chicago Public Schools

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of TOP® on sexual health behavior.

Detailed Description
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The cluster-randomized study was conducted in 9th grade classrooms in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) with equal number of schools randomized to intervention and comparison groups for two cohort years. Students were administered a scannable paper survey at three time points: baseline, post-program and 1-year post program. The primary impact analysis used an intent-to-treat approach. Implementation of TOP® was assessed by conducting classroom observations. TOP® was delivered in a variety of classroom settings over the school year by facilitators from CPS and partner organizations.

Official Title
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Evaluation of the Teen Outreach Program in Chicago Public Schools: Replication of an Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

Conditions
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Sexual Behavior

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Teen Outreach Program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: First-time 9th grade student Passive parental consent and student assent Exclusion Criteria: Inability to complete survey in languages provided

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 12 Years
Maximum Age: 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Teen Outreach Program<br>Teen Outreach Program | Behavioral: Teen Outreach Program<br>* TOP® is a positive youth development and service learning program for youth ages 12 to 17, and its Changing Scenes curriculum is separated into age appropriate levels. The program uses an approach that involves a caring adult, positive self-efficacy, future planning and goal setting and life management skills to to reduce risky sexual behavior and improve school outcomes. TOP® is designed to be delivered in weekly sessions over 9 months and includes community service learning.<br>|
| No Intervention: Comparison<br>Business as usual | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sex without a condom in the last 90 days | Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey | 9 months after baseline | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sex in the last 90 days | Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey | 9 months after baseline | 
| Sex without a condom in the last 90 days, by race/ethnicity | Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey | 9 months after baseline | 
| Sex without a condom in the last 90 days | Dichotomous indicator from self-report survey | 21 months after baseline |