Evaluating Cross-Cutting Prevention at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Summary

Sexual assault and alcohol misuse are interrelated, persist at high rates in military populations, and carry negative consequences for military units and personnel. Combining tailored efforts to prevent sexual assault and alcohol misuse is critical for developing a more effective Force. This study will test the cross-cutting immediate and long-term outcomes of two programs, the Sexual Communication and Consent (SCC) sexual assault prevention program and the eCHECKUP TO GO alcohol misuse prevention program, delivered separately and in combination, with Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. Anonymous Cadet self-report data will be collected before training (pre-test), immediately after training (post-test), 3 months after training (Fall semester follow-up), and 9 months after training (Spring semester follow-up).

Conditions

• Sexual Assault
• Alcohol Misuse

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Sexual Communication and Consent (SCC)

SCC combines universal classroom instruction with tailored web-based content. Based on sociodemographic characteristics and prior sexual assault experiences, Cadets receive tailored content that addresses either primary victimization prevention, revictimization prevention, or healthy relationships and bystander intervention promotion.

BEHAVIORAL

Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO (eCHECKUP TO GO)

eCHECKUP TO GO is a personalized, online intervention designed to reduce cognitive risk factors for alcohol misuse. eCHECKUP TO GO is brief, self-guided, and provides individualized feedback based on a user's self-reported alcohol use patterns and consequences.

BEHAVIORAL

Training as usual (TAU)

TAU involves universal classroom instruction focused on developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills to promote personal resilience, increase potential for success, and develop healthy and rewarding personal relationships.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity

  collaborator FED

• U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command

  collaborator FED

• University of Florida

  collaborator OTHER

• San Diego State University

  collaborator OTHER

• United States Department of Defense

  collaborator FED

• RTI International

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Marni L Kan, PhD · RTI International

• Nichole M Scaglione, PhD · University of Florida

• Emily A Schmied, PhD · San Diego State University

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

17 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-06-27

Primary Completion

2024-05-01

Completion

2024-05-01

Countries

• United States

Study Locations