Examining engagement effects in an adaptive preventive intervention for college student drinking.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study determined the characteristics of engagement and whether engagement in an adaptive preventive intervention (API) was associated with reduced binge drinking and alcohol-related consequences.

Method

Incoming students were recruited for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART; N = 891, 62.4% female, 76.8% non-Hispanic White) with an assessment-only control group. The API occurred during the first semester of college, with outcomes assessed at the end of the semester. The API involved two stages. Stage 1 included universal intervention components (personalized normative feedback [PNF] and self-monitoring). Stage 2 bridged heavy drinkers to access additional resources. We estimated the effect of engagement in Stage 1 only and in the wh

SUBMITTER: Patrick ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10591876 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature