This study is a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a program provided in Colorado high schools by the Center for Relationship Education based in Denver, Colorado. 14 schools are randomly assigned to either provide the Real Essentials curriculum as part of health or similar classes or teach these classes as usual. The study design includes surveys administered pre-program, post-program and at 6-month and 12-month follow ups. Primary study outcomes are increased knowledge of healthy relationships and reduced risky sexual behavior.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,135
The REAL Essentials curriculum is a healthy relationship education program for youth developed by the Center for Relationship Education.
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado, United States
Healthy Relationship Knowledge and Skills
This outcome is measured by self-report survey.
Time frame: Change from pre-program through 1 year
Risky Sexual Behavior
This outcome is measured by self-report survey.
Time frame: Change from pre-program through 1 year
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