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ERIC Number: EJ612262
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Strategies To Maximize Retention of a Sample of Young Adolescents in a Longitudinal Evaluation of "Healthy & Alive!"
Simkin, Linda S.; Hirsch, Lesley; Radosh, Alice; Middlestadt, Susan E.; Kaiser, Javaid; Santelli, John S.
Journal of School Health, v70 n7 p286-91 Sep 2000
Investigated the effectiveness of strategies to maximize cohort retention in a longitudinal evaluation of a middle school human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted disease prevention intervention. Retention rates of 80 percent at 6 months and 73 percent at 18 months were achieved. This required joint, proactive problem solving at the district, school, and teacher levels and cooperation at the student level. (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Comprehensive School Health Education, Early Adolescents, Health Promotion, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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