PROJECT ABSTRACT
The overarching goal of this R01 is to test the efficacy of a behavioral intervention for heavy episodic drinking
(HED) and sexual assault among college students. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) students experience
sexual assault and engage in HED at even higher rates than their cisgender, heterosexual peers. Therefore,
tailored and personalized interventions are needed for HED and sexual assault to address the unique needs of
college students based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention
(ASAP) program was developed by the research team with an NIAAA-funded planning grant (R34) and is the
only intervention that targets both HED and sexual assault (victimization risk reduction, perpetration
prevention, and bystander intervention training) in an integrated manner. ASAP provides tailored content on
alcohol use and sexual assault based on gender identity and sexual orientation using a social norms and
personalized feedback approach. Usability testing and findings from a randomized controlled pilot feasibility
trial suggest usability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy and warrant rigorous randomized controlled trial
testing. ASAP is delivered in a brief, web-based format, and although short-term outcomes are promising,
more effort is needed to ensure long-term efficacy. Therefore, the current study includes an assessment of
ASAP as well as an innovative assessment of a 6-month booster (ASAP+Booster) session to determine the
most effective way to disseminate ASAP to colleges nationwide if found to be effective. The current study
includes the following aims: 1a) to test the efficacy of ASAP and ASAP+Booster among college students in
reducing HED and sexual assault both short- and long-term among three risk groups (1. cisgender
heterosexual men; 2. cisgender heterosexual women; 3. SGM); 1b) Test the relative efficacy of a booster
session on long-term alcohol use and SA outcomes; and 2) Investigate the mechanisms through which ASAP
conditions impact alcohol use and SA. Outcomes will be assessed at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months post-
intervention. By accomplishing these aims, we will assess the efficacy of ASAP, a promising intervention
developed by the research team. ASAP has the potential to reduce alcohol use among young adults as well as
reduce college SA and includes a focus on SGM populations, addressing NIAAA and public health priorities.
Public Health Relevance Statement
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Heavy episodic drinking and sexual assault (SA) are problematic on college campuses and risk differs based
on gender identity and sexual orientation. Alcohol and Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) is a web-based
personalized feedback intervention for alcohol use and SA tailored based on risk group (cisgender
heterosexual men, cisgender heterosexual women, and sexual/genderminorities). The current study will
assess the short- and long-term efficacy of ASAP on heavy episodic drinking and SA among college students.
NIH Spending Category
No NIH Spending Category available.
Project Terms
AddressAlcohol consumptionAlcoholsBehavior TherapyDataEducational InterventionEnsureFeedbackFundingGenderGender IdentityGoalsGovernmentGrantGuidelinesHealth Care CostsHeterosexualsIncidenceIntersexInterventionIntoxicationLesbian Gay BisexualLong-Term EffectsNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismOnline SystemsOutcomePreventionPrevention programPublic HealthRandomizedRandomized, Controlled TrialsRecommendationResearchResistanceRiskRisk ReductionSamplingSelf EfficacySex OrientationSexual and GenderMinoritiesStudentsSubgroupTestingUniversitiesVictimizationWomanWorkagedalcohol interventionasexualassaultattentional controlbinge drinkingcisgendercollegecomparative efficacycomparison controlcomparison interventioncopingcostdrinkingefficacious interventionefficacy evaluationefficacy testingexperiencefeasibility trialfollow-upgender minority groupgenderqueerhigh riskinnovationmenminority studentnonbinarynovelpeerpersonalized interventionpersonalized normative feedbackpost interventionprevention practiceprogramspublic health prioritiesqueerrecruitreduced alcohol usesexual assaultsexual minority groupsexual minority stresssocial normstudent drinkingstudent participationuniversity studentusabilityweb-based interventionyoung adult
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
CFDA Code
273
DUNS Number
837322494
UEI
MNS7B9CVKDN7
Project Start Date
25-September-2021
Project End Date
31-May-2026
Budget Start Date
01-June-2024
Budget End Date
31-May-2025
Project Funding Information for 2024
Total Funding
$654,640
Direct Costs
$464,020
Indirect Costs
$190,620
Year
Funding IC
FY Total Cost by IC
2024
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
$654,640
Year
Funding IC
FY Total Cost by IC
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