Using Growth Curves To Determine the Timing of the Booster Sessions.

Hennessy, Michael; Bolan, Gail A.; Hoxworth, Tamara; Iatesta, Michael; Rhodes, Fen; Zenilman, Jonathan M.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Using Growth Curves To Determine the Timing of the Booster Sessions.

Hennessy, Michael; Bolan, Gail A.; Hoxworth, Tamara; Iatesta, Michael; Rhodes, Fen; Zenilman, Jonathan M.

Structural Equation Modeling, v6 n4 p322-42 1999

Demonstrates an application of a method for using growth curves to determine the timing of booster sessions to reinforce the cognitive messages or behavior changes of interventions. Uses data from a multisite randomized experiment that compared three counseling and testing methods for preventing sexual disease transmission. Presents recommendations for using growth curves in planning booster sessions. (SLD)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Counseling, Disease Control, Intervention, Planning, Time Management

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Language: English

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