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Walsh, Margaret L; Baldwin, Julie A AMERICAN INDIAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS: A REVIEW OF PROGRAMS, 2003-2013 Journal Article American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 22 (2), pp. 41-68, 2015. @article{Walsh2015, title = {AMERICAN INDIAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS: A REVIEW OF PROGRAMS, 2003-2013}, author = {Margaret L Walsh and Julie A Baldwin}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26053884}, doi = {10.5820/aian.2202.2015.41}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-11-02}, journal = {American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research}, volume = {22}, number = {2}, pages = {41-68}, abstract = {The purpose of the review was to assess substance abuse prevention (SAP) efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2003-2013. In the past, many SAP programs were unable to meet the unique cultural needs of AI/AN communities adequately. It has been suggested that a disconnect may exist between the theories that are used to guide development of prevention programs in AI/AN communities and culturally appropriate theoretical constructs of AI/AN worldviews. To explore this possible disconnect further, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to assess a total of 18 articles (N = 31 programs) on program location and method, participant characteristics, described program cultural elements, use of theory, program outcomes, program measures, and future recommendations. Results indicated that SAP programs in AI/AN communities vary widely in their use of theory, implementation strategies, view and definition of cultural constructs, overall evaluational rigor, and reporting methods. Future research is needed to integrate appropriate theory and cultural elements into SAP programs to tie them to measurable outcomes for AI/AN communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The purpose of the review was to assess substance abuse prevention (SAP) efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2003-2013. In the past, many SAP programs were unable to meet the unique cultural needs of AI/AN communities adequately. It has been suggested that a disconnect may exist between the theories that are used to guide development of prevention programs in AI/AN communities and culturally appropriate theoretical constructs of AI/AN worldviews. To explore this possible disconnect further, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to assess a total of 18 articles (N = 31 programs) on program location and method, participant characteristics, described program cultural elements, use of theory, program outcomes, program measures, and future recommendations. Results indicated that SAP programs in AI/AN communities vary widely in their use of theory, implementation strategies, view and definition of cultural constructs, overall evaluational rigor, and reporting methods. Future research is needed to integrate appropriate theory and cultural elements into SAP programs to tie them to measurable outcomes for AI/AN communities. |
Mmari, Kristin N; Blum, Robert Wm.; Teufel-Shone, Nicolette What Increases Risk and Protection for Delinquent Behaviors Among American Indian Youth? Findings from Three Tribal Communities Journal Article Youth and Society, 41 (3), pp. 382-413, 2009. @article{Mmari2009, title = {What Increases Risk and Protection for Delinquent Behaviors Among American Indian Youth? Findings from Three Tribal Communities}, author = {Kristin N Mmari and Robert Wm. Blum and Nicolette Teufel-Shone}, url = {http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0044118X09333645}, doi = {10.1177/0044118X09333645}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-03-24}, journal = {Youth and Society}, volume = {41}, number = {3}, pages = {382-413}, abstract = {The primary purpose of this study was to compare the risk and protective factors for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth in three distinct tribal communities. Focus group discussions were used to gather data from elders, parents, youth workers, and youth in each tribal community. Findings showed that the key source for increasing risk and protection for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth is the family. In particular is the protective presence of a parent and having a parent available for discussing problems. Participants also revealed how many parents lack the knowledge and confidence to discipline their children. These findings suggest a need for programs that strengthen parent-adolescent communication, parenting skills, and offer cultural teachings and sensitivity training for school personnel. Interventions also need to be specific to the cultural context and cannot assume the same risk and protective factors will apply to all American Indian youth.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The primary purpose of this study was to compare the risk and protective factors for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth in three distinct tribal communities. Focus group discussions were used to gather data from elders, parents, youth workers, and youth in each tribal community. Findings showed that the key source for increasing risk and protection for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth is the family. In particular is the protective presence of a parent and having a parent available for discussing problems. Participants also revealed how many parents lack the knowledge and confidence to discipline their children. These findings suggest a need for programs that strengthen parent-adolescent communication, parenting skills, and offer cultural teachings and sensitivity training for school personnel. Interventions also need to be specific to the cultural context and cannot assume the same risk and protective factors will apply to all American Indian youth. |
2015 |
Walsh, Margaret L; Baldwin, Julie A AMERICAN INDIAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS: A REVIEW OF PROGRAMS, 2003-2013 Journal Article American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 22 (2), pp. 41-68, 2015. @article{Walsh2015, title = {AMERICAN INDIAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS: A REVIEW OF PROGRAMS, 2003-2013}, author = {Margaret L Walsh and Julie A Baldwin}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26053884}, doi = {10.5820/aian.2202.2015.41}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-11-02}, journal = {American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research}, volume = {22}, number = {2}, pages = {41-68}, abstract = {The purpose of the review was to assess substance abuse prevention (SAP) efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2003-2013. In the past, many SAP programs were unable to meet the unique cultural needs of AI/AN communities adequately. It has been suggested that a disconnect may exist between the theories that are used to guide development of prevention programs in AI/AN communities and culturally appropriate theoretical constructs of AI/AN worldviews. To explore this possible disconnect further, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to assess a total of 18 articles (N = 31 programs) on program location and method, participant characteristics, described program cultural elements, use of theory, program outcomes, program measures, and future recommendations. Results indicated that SAP programs in AI/AN communities vary widely in their use of theory, implementation strategies, view and definition of cultural constructs, overall evaluational rigor, and reporting methods. Future research is needed to integrate appropriate theory and cultural elements into SAP programs to tie them to measurable outcomes for AI/AN communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The purpose of the review was to assess substance abuse prevention (SAP) efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2003-2013. In the past, many SAP programs were unable to meet the unique cultural needs of AI/AN communities adequately. It has been suggested that a disconnect may exist between the theories that are used to guide development of prevention programs in AI/AN communities and culturally appropriate theoretical constructs of AI/AN worldviews. To explore this possible disconnect further, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to assess a total of 18 articles (N = 31 programs) on program location and method, participant characteristics, described program cultural elements, use of theory, program outcomes, program measures, and future recommendations. Results indicated that SAP programs in AI/AN communities vary widely in their use of theory, implementation strategies, view and definition of cultural constructs, overall evaluational rigor, and reporting methods. Future research is needed to integrate appropriate theory and cultural elements into SAP programs to tie them to measurable outcomes for AI/AN communities. |
2009 |
Mmari, Kristin N; Blum, Robert Wm.; Teufel-Shone, Nicolette What Increases Risk and Protection for Delinquent Behaviors Among American Indian Youth? Findings from Three Tribal Communities Journal Article Youth and Society, 41 (3), pp. 382-413, 2009. @article{Mmari2009, title = {What Increases Risk and Protection for Delinquent Behaviors Among American Indian Youth? Findings from Three Tribal Communities}, author = {Kristin N Mmari and Robert Wm. Blum and Nicolette Teufel-Shone}, url = {http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0044118X09333645}, doi = {10.1177/0044118X09333645}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-03-24}, journal = {Youth and Society}, volume = {41}, number = {3}, pages = {382-413}, abstract = {The primary purpose of this study was to compare the risk and protective factors for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth in three distinct tribal communities. Focus group discussions were used to gather data from elders, parents, youth workers, and youth in each tribal community. Findings showed that the key source for increasing risk and protection for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth is the family. In particular is the protective presence of a parent and having a parent available for discussing problems. Participants also revealed how many parents lack the knowledge and confidence to discipline their children. These findings suggest a need for programs that strengthen parent-adolescent communication, parenting skills, and offer cultural teachings and sensitivity training for school personnel. Interventions also need to be specific to the cultural context and cannot assume the same risk and protective factors will apply to all American Indian youth.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The primary purpose of this study was to compare the risk and protective factors for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth in three distinct tribal communities. Focus group discussions were used to gather data from elders, parents, youth workers, and youth in each tribal community. Findings showed that the key source for increasing risk and protection for delinquent behaviors among American Indian youth is the family. In particular is the protective presence of a parent and having a parent available for discussing problems. Participants also revealed how many parents lack the knowledge and confidence to discipline their children. These findings suggest a need for programs that strengthen parent-adolescent communication, parenting skills, and offer cultural teachings and sensitivity training for school personnel. Interventions also need to be specific to the cultural context and cannot assume the same risk and protective factors will apply to all American Indian youth. |