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Teen Intervention Project--Cherokee (TIP-C).

John Lowe1

  • 1Florida Atlantic University, Christine E Lynn College of Nursing, Davie, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|November 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study found that a culturally-based school program significantly reduced substance abuse among Cherokee adolescents. The intervention also improved Cherokee self-reliance and reduced stress.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Indigenous Studies

Background:

  • Substance abuse poses a significant risk to adolescent well-being.
  • Culturally tailored interventions are crucial for effective engagement with Indigenous youth.
  • Understanding the interplay between self-reliance, stress, and substance abuse in Cherokee adolescents is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of a school-based, culturally relevant substance abuse intervention for Cherokee adolescents.
  • To investigate the relationship between Cherokee self-reliance, substance abuse, and perceived stress.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Teen Intervention Project--Cherokee.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-week group intervention was delivered over three years to Cherokee adolescent substance abusers.
  • 108 high school students participated in the intervention.
  • Measures of Cherokee self-reliance, substance abuse, and stress were collected pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, and at 90-day follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Substance abuse rates significantly decreased immediately and at 90-day follow-up.
  • Cherokee self-reliance scores showed a significant increase.
  • Perceived stress levels decreased immediately post-intervention but showed an increase at 90-day follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The Teen Intervention Project--Cherokee is a feasible and effective school-based intervention.
  • The program is culturally appropriate for Cherokee adolescent substance abusers.
  • The intervention positively impacts key psychosocial factors relevant to adolescent well-being.

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