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Chuka Emezue1, Niranjan S Karnik2, Blaine Reeder3
1Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, United States.
JMIR Research Protocols
|May 1, 2023
Summary
This study developed BrotherlyACT, a digital tool to help young Black men prevent violence and substance use. It uses technology to overcome barriers and connect them to vital community resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Young Black men face significant barriers to violence and substance use prevention programs.
- Systemic issues contribute to service avoidance and recidivism in these communities.
- Digital interventions offer a promising approach to engage young Black men and promote behavior change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and pilot-test BrotherlyACT, a culturally relevant digital psychoeducational tool for young Black men (aged 15-24).
- BrotherlyACT aims to improve violence and substance use prevention through microlearning, safety planning, and service engagement.
- The tool incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles for empowerment and risk reduction.
Main Methods:
- A 3-phase development process involving qualitative investigation, participatory design, and pilot testing.
- Phase 1: Qualitative interviews with young Black men and service providers to identify barriers and facilitators.
- Phase 2: User-centered design and iterative refinement with expert and community advisory boards.
- Phase 3: Pilot testing of the adapted BrotherlyACT with 60 young Black men over 10 weeks.
Main Results:
- Phase 1 data collection commenced in September 2021.
- Phases 2 and 3 are scheduled from June 2023 to September 2024.
- Feasibility and implementation outcomes of the pilot test are pending.
Conclusions:
- BrotherlyACT represents a critical step in delivering evidence-based interventions to young Black men involved in violence.
- The digital approach shifts prevention from 'why to change' to 'how to change'.
- This intervention aims to enhance self-led behavior change and service engagement.
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