WISE GUYS PROGRAM EVALUATION

Evaluations of Multi-Session

As with any viable intervention effort, an evaluation component is critical in helping to determine the degree of success obtained in meeting the program's goals. Since its beginning in 1990, Wise Guys has used an evaluation instrument designed to measure changes in three major areas: knowledge, attitude, and behavior. In all three areas, program participants have achieved and maintained positive changes. Participants are tested at three times: program entry, program exit, and six months after program exit. Current evaluation models include a randomized control group design.

Knowledge items include reproductive anatomy, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception. Attitude items include expectations for male adolescent sexual activity, respect for women, and dating violence. Behavior items measure delay of onset of sexual activity (abstinence). For those students who are already sexually active at program entry and do not choose abstinence, rate of correct, consistent contraception use. Behavior also measures increases in communication with parents or guardians about sexuality, and increases in communication with school staff about sexuality.

Currently, evaluation results are compiled by Philliber Research Associates of Accord, New York, and by the Department of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Most recent evaluation results are being compiled and will be reported soon. Watch this site for updates, or contact us if you would like results when they become available.

1998 - 2000 Evaluation Results