An RCT of Dating Matters: Effects on Teen Dating Violence and Relationship Behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Teen dating violence is a serious public health problem with few effective prevention strategies. This study examines whether the Dating Matters comprehensive prevention model, compared with a standard of care intervention, prevented negative relationship behaviors and promoted positive relationship behaviors.

Study design

This longitudinal, cluster-RCT compared the effectiveness of Dating Matters with standard of care across middle school. Standard of care was an evidence-based teen dating violence prevention curriculum (Safe Dates) implemented in eighth grade.

Setting/participants

Forty-six middle schools in high-risk urban neighborhoods in four U.S. cities were randomized. Schools lost to follow-up were replaced with new schools, which were independent

SUBMITTER: Niolon PH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6953384 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature