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Feasibility and efficacy of a binge drinking prevention intervention for college students delivered via the internet versus postal mail

Moore, Michele Johnson, Soderquist, Jessie, Werch, Chudley·2005·Journal of American College Health
DOI 10.3200/jach.54.1.38-44
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In this study, the authors evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a binge drinking prevention intervention for college students delivered via the Internet versus a parallel print-based intervention delivered via postal mail. A total of 116 college students completed the baseline survey. The authors then randomized the students into the Web or print group and sent them intervention materials. One hundred and six students completed the posttest survey. The intervention consisted of a series of 4 weekly "newsletters" in electronic or print format. The authors collected data using a standardized online 42-item survey. They found that an Internet-based binge drinking prevention intervention for college students was feasible. Results supported the efficacy of this intervention for those students already binge drinking, regardless of delivery mode. The authors found no significant differences on outcome measures when delivered via the Internet or postal mail. Results lend support to the use of the Internet as a viable alternative to more traditional health intervention delivery methods.

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  • When considering pre- to post-intervention scores alone, the Chiauzzi et al. (2005) intervention, which included personalized feedback, produced more favorable outcomes compared with information-only results (i.e., Moore et al., 2005).

    “When considering the pre- to post- intervention scores alone the Chiauzzi et al. (2005) intervention, which included personalized feedback, produced more favorable outcomes compared with information only results (i.e. Moore et al., 2005).”

    From The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption–a systematic review (2008) · cites this paper as Moore et al., 2005

  • Moore et al. (2005) found that print-based newsletters were more effective than web-based newsletters in reducing unit quantity, maximum consumption, and frequency of heavy drinking.

    “Their results suggest that the print-based newsletters were more effective in terms of reducing unit quantity, maximum consumption and frequency of heavy drinking.”

    From The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption–a systematic review (2008) · cites this paper as Moore et al. (2005)

  • Pre- and post-data were available for three of the five effectiveness studies.

    “Pre- and post-data were available for three (Chiauzzi et al., 2005; Cunningham et al., 2005; Moore et al., 2005) of the five effectiveness studies identified (see Table 3).”

    From The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption–a systematic review (2008) · cites this paper as Moore et al., 2005

  • Moore et al. (2005) found that print-based newsletters were more effective than web-based newsletters in reducing unit quantity, maximum consumption, and frequency of heavy drinking.

    “Their results suggest that the print-based newsletters were more effective in terms of reducing unit quantity, maximum consumption and frequency of heavy drinking.”

    From The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption–a systematic review (2008) · cites this paper as Moore et al, 2005

  • In general, the mean difference effect size comparison across the three effectiveness studies for which data were available suggests that, where a meaningful difference was found, the outcome favors the comparison group over web-based intervention conditions.

    “In general, the mean difference effect size comparison across the three effectiveness studies for which data were available (Chiauzzi et al., 2005; Cunningham et al., 2005; Moore et al., 2005) suggests that, where a meaningful difference was found, the outcome favors the comparison group over web-based intervention conditions (see Figure 2).”

    From The effectiveness of web-based interventions designed to decrease alcohol consumption–a systematic review (2008) · cites this paper as Moore et al., 2005

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Authors
Moore, M. J., Soderquist, J., & Werch, C.
Affiliations
  • University of North Florida (US)
  • University of Florida (US)
ORCID
Moore, Michele Johnson
Venue
Journal of American College Health
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2005-07
Volume
54
Issue
1
Pages
38-44
ISSN
  • 0164-4300 (ISSN-L)
  • 0744-8481
  • 1940-3208
DOI
10.3200/jach.54.1.38-44
OpenAlex
W2080375219
Cited by
87
References
29
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 7
FWCI
4.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of American College Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
binge drinking, university students, alcohol prevention interventions, online intervention, feasibility, intervention efficacy, email newsletters
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Alcohol Drinking, Ethanol, Ethnicity, Feasibility Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Postal Service, Preventive Health Services, Students, Universities, Internet

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