Protocol for a Trial Assessing the Efficacy of a Universal School-Based Prevention Program for Addictive Behaviors.

IF 3.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Psicothema Pub Date : 2023-02-01 DOI:10.7334/psicothema2022.251

Alba González-Roz, Víctor Martínez-Loredo, Wadih Maalouf, José R Fernández-Hermida, Susana Al-Halabí

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Abstract

Background: "Juego de Llaves" [ Set of Keys ] is a universal school-based prevention program for adolescents aged 12-15. It is aimed at reducing drug use and other addictive behaviors. This paper describes the full protocol for the evaluation design, instruments, randomization procedure, follow-ups, and primary outcomes.

Method: Non-Randomized Control Cluster Trial in a set of Spanish secondary schools, with follow-ups at 12-, 24- and 36-months. Participants will be allocated to an experimental or control group. Using a digital application designed for the study, a battery of instruments will be used to assess addictive behaviors, sociodemographic variables, school climate and other transdiagnostic psychological variables.

Results: A pilot test will be carried out to test the implementation protocol and to calculate the sample size needed for outcome evaluation. After implementing the program, longitudinal statistical approaches will be used to report intervention efficacy and potential moderators and mediators.

Conclusions: There is a lack of assessments on the effectiveness of school prevention programs, and this paper is expected to improve monitoring and ongoing evaluation in prevention.

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一项评估以学校为基础的成瘾行为预防计划有效性的试验方案。

背景:“Juego de Llaves”[一套钥匙]是一项面向12-15岁青少年的普遍学校预防计划。它旨在减少吸毒和其他成瘾行为。本文描述了评估设计、工具、随机化程序、随访和主要结果的完整方案。方法:在一组西班牙中学进行非随机对照聚类试验，随访时间为12、24和36个月。参与者将被分配到实验组或对照组。通过为这项研究设计的数字应用程序，一系列工具将被用来评估成瘾行为、社会人口变量、学校氛围和其他跨诊断心理变量。结果:将进行一项试点试验，以检验实施方案并计算结果评价所需的样本量。实施该计划后，将采用纵向统计方法报告干预效果和潜在的调节因子和中介因子。结论:缺乏对学校预防项目有效性的评估，期望本文能够改善预防方面的监测和持续评估。

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Psicothema PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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6.50

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16.70%

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24 weeks

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