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Substance use among Asian-American adolescents: perceptions of use and preferences for prevention programming
Lin Fang1, Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, Rebecca A Lee
1Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. lin.fang@utoronto.ca
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Rarely has substance use prevention programming targeted Asian-American adolescents. Using a focus group methodology, we explored perceptions of substance use and preferences for prevention programming among 31 Asian-American adolescents in New York City. Participants considered substance use common in the community. Factors contributing to substance use among Asian-American adolescents (e.g., peer pressure, pressure to achieve, family factors, and community influence) were identified, and the need for prevention programs tailored for the Asian-American community was highlighted. Participants discussed preferred program content, delivery settings, and recruitment and retention strategies. Despite the favorable attitude for family-based prevention programming, participants raised potential issues concerning the feasibility of such a program. Study findings facilitate understanding of Asian-American adolescents' substance use behavior and shed light on prevention program development for this underserved population.
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