34th AM (2023) - Poster Session-AAPINH Prevention Interventions

AAPINH Prevention Interventions

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This document is a summary of a literature review on substance use prevention programs targeting Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian youth. The review identified 11 studies evaluating these programs, with a total of 9 unique interventions. <br /><br />Most of the interventions focused on middle-school students, with only 2 targeting high-school students. The majority of interventions were general substance use programs, while 2 focused specifically on tobacco use. The programs were mainly administered by teachers at schools.<br /><br />For Asian American-focused programming, diverse strategies were used, including a youth participatory model and an online, family-based prevention program. Other programs emphasized social, self-control, and decision-making skills along with health education. Online programs were effective in reducing attrition rates due to easier program participation. Family-based prevention programs also enhanced parent-child relationships to prevent substance use behaviors.<br /><br />For Native Hawaiian-focused programming, efforts focused on promoting Hawaiian values and identity. Social-emotional and character development, as well as promoting negative attitudes towards drugs, were emphasized in these programs. One program used culturally relevant scenarios to teach resistance strategies.<br /><br />Only one Pacific Islander-focused program was identified, which integrated Polynesian values with health promotion and positive prevention strategies.<br /><br />The review concludes that although these programs showed promising prevention strategies, more targeted efforts are needed for Pacific Islander youth and high school-aged students. The programs mainly targeted students, and more outreach to parents, coaches, physicians, and other adult figures is necessary. The review suggests that advancements in targeted prevention curriculums and increased outreach are needed to address the remaining disparities in substance abuse and treatment in these communities. Clinicians and policymakers can support these efforts by providing preventative education to patients and increasing funding for youth prevention programs and curriculum development.

Keywords

substance use prevention programs

Asian American youth

Pacific Islander youth

Native Hawaiian youth

interventions

middle-school students

tobacco use

family-based prevention programs

culturally relevant scenarios

disparities in substance abuse

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