Linking Families and Teens: Randomized Controlled Trial Study of a Family Communication and Sexual Health Education Program for Rural Youth and Their Parents

This study describes the results of an impact evaluation of the Linking Families and Teens (LiFT) program, a 5-hour program for families in rural communities. LiFT's goal is to reduce unplanned teen pregnancies by increasing family connectedness and youth's self-efficacy, knowledge, and sexual health skills.LiFT was externally evaluated using a cluster randomized controlled trial. Families, consisting of one or more dyads of high school aged...