The 'Eigenstandig werden' prevention trial: a cluster randomised controlled study on a school-based life skills programme to prevent substance use onset.

ABSTRACT: Objective To implement and evaluate 'Eigenständig werden 5+6' ('Becoming Independent 5+6'), a school-based curriculum for grades 5 and 6 developed on the basis of evidence-based criteria for effective drug prevention curricula in schools. Evaluation of the programme includes efficacy, feasibility and practicability in daily school routine. Methods and results The intervention 'Eigenständig werden 5+6' consists of 14 teaching units evenly distributed over grades 5 and 6 which are interactively delivered, and a parent component. Programme effects are studied in a four wave cluster randomised controlled trial with two arms, an intervention and a control group. Self-completed questionnaires from students and teachers are collected by trained research staff. 45 schools, 172 classes and 3444 st

SUBMITTER: Hansen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3208900 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature