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Creating Project Talanoa: a culturally based community health program for U.S. Pacific Islander adolescents
Barbara Burns McGrath1, Tevita O Ka'ili
1Psychosocial and Community Health, School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. bbmcgrat@u.washington.edu
Objective:
This is an evaluation of the process and outcome of a research study to determine a culturally targeted health promotion program for U.S. Pacific Islander youth who are at risk for co-occurring problem behaviors, including risky sexual behavior, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence.
Design And Sample:
An exploratory design was used and included qualitative interviews (N=54), focus groups (N=16), participant observation (over 3 years), and surveys (N=24) with Pacific Islander adults and youth. After identifying key cultural values and reviewing existing evidence-based prevention interventions, "Project Talanoa" was developed around 4 constructs: (1) cultural identity and pride, (2) teen health, (3) peer relations, and (4) family ties. The program was pilot tested and evaluated by 24 Pacific Islander adolescents (ages 12-15 years).
Results:
Results indicate it was culturally appropriate, well liked by the participants, supported by parents and others in the community, and found to be feasible.
Conclusions:
Additional research is needed to test it for effectiveness. Project Talanoa provides a model for applying cultural concepts in the development of a risk reduction intervention for adolescents.
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