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- The study aimed to assess a low-cost, self-directed substance use prevention program for foster families through a randomized pilot study.
- Out of 60 families, those participating in the program showed high satisfaction, with 62% completing all tasks, and reported better communication about sex and substance use, along with lower family conflict.
- The findings suggest that the program improved family management and communication, contributing to more positive attitudes among teens, indicating potential for broader application in substance use prevention.
Article Abstract
Objective: To test the feasibility, usability, and proximal outcomes of an adaptation of a low-cost, self-directed, family-based substance use prevention program, with foster families in a randomized, waitlist control pilot study.
Method: Families (n = 60) fostering teens between 11 and 15 years of age were recruited into the study and randomly assigned into the self-administered program with telephone support from a family consultant (n = 32) or a waitlist control condition (n = 28).
Results: Overall satisfaction with the program was high, with 100% of parents reporting they would recommend the program to other caregivers and reporting being "very satisfied" or "satisfied with the program. Program completion was good, with 62% of families completing all 91 specified tasks. Analyses of proximal outcomes revealed increased communication about sex and substance use (posttest1 OR = 1.97, and 2.03, respectively). Teens in the intervention vs. the waitlist condition reported lower family conflict (OR=.48), and more family rules related to monitoring (OR = 4.02) and media use (OR = 3.24). Caregivers in the waitlist group reported significant increases in the teen's positive involvements (partial eta sq = 17% increase) after receiving the intervention.
Conclusions: Overall, program participation appeared to lead to stronger family management, better communication between teens and caregivers around monitoring and media use, teen participation in setting family rules, and decreased teen attitudes favorable to antisocial behavior. This small pilot study shows promising results for this adapted program.
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