Healthy Futures Evaluation

Healthy Futures Longitudinal School-Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

This study evaluated the impact of the three-year Healthy Futures program on teen sexual behaviors in three Massachusetts cities.

This study evaluated the impact of the three-year Healthy Futures program on teen sexual behaviors in three Massachusetts cities. This longitudinal school-cluster randomized controlled trial included 15 public middle schools (n=1,344). Participants were enrolled in the 6th grade in the 2011-2012 school year (Cohort 1) or 2012-2013 school year (Cohort 2). Outcome data sources included five student surveys: baseline; 6th, 7th, 8th grade follow-ups; and 9th grade follow-up (Cohort 1 only).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Students attended one of the 15 participating public middle schools
• Students were enrolled in the 6th grade in the 2011-2012 school year (Cohort 1) or 2012-2013 school year (Cohort 2)
• Students were not withdrawn from Healthy Futures program participation by himself/herself, a parent, or school administrator(s) prior to the consent/assent process for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students were were not in the 6th grade at the time of consent
• Students were not in the school after the consent/assent process occurred
• Students were withdrawn from Healthy Futures program participation by himself/herself, a parent, or school administrator(s) prior to the consent/assent process for the study.