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Application of an algorithm‐driven protocol to simultaneously provide universal and targeted prevention programs
Author(s) -
Luce Kristine H.,
Osborne Megan I.,
Winzelberg Andrew J.,
Das Smita,
Abascal Liana B.,
Celio Angela A.,
Wilfley Denise E.,
Stevenson Derek,
Dev Parvati,
Taylor C. Barr
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/eat.20089
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , overweight , curriculum , the internet , eating disorders , algorithm , psychology , computer science , medical education , medicine , clinical psychology , obesity , psychiatry , world wide web , pedagogy
Objective Our objective was to develop a model to simultaneously prevent eating disorders and weight gain among female high school students. Method Of 188 female 10th graders enrolled in health classes, 174 elected to participate in the current study. They were assessed on‐line and decided to participate in one of four interventions appropriate to their risk. Results The algorithm identified 111 no‐risk (NR), 36 eating disorder risk (EDR), 16 overweight risk (OR), and 5 both risks. Fifty‐six percent of the EDR and 50% of the OR groups elected to receive the recommended targeted curricula. Significant improvements in weight and shape concerns were observed in all groups. Discussion An Internet‐delivered program can be used to assess risk and provide simultaneous universal and targeted interventions in classroom settings. © 2005 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.