Native Spirit: Significant Aim 3: Intervention
The proposed research will used community-based participatory research methods in an urban-based American Indian (AI) community to adapt, implement, and evaluate an after-school program, called Native Spirit (NS), that seeks to improve cultural identity, self-esteem, resilience, and prevent substance use by increasing
| Condition(s) | Substance Use, Self Esteem, Youth Drinking, Prevention, Suicide |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The proposed research will used community-based participatory research methods in an urban-based American Indian (AI) community to adapt, implement, and evaluate an after-school program, called Native Spirit (NS), that seeks to improve cultural identity, self-esteem, resilience, and prevent substance use by increasing cultural engagement. Prior research suggests that AI youth that are culturally engaged experience better health outcomes. Additionally, the use of culturally-specific after-school programs has been shown to increase feasibility and sustainability of prevention programs. In order to achieve the goals of this proposed study, the Principal Investigator (PI) will work with local community members and existing tribal partners to implement the 10-session culturally-grounded after-s |
| Who can participate | Inclusion: * English-speaking * Currently in grade 7-12 at time of enrollment * Member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) OR member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe (PYT) * Engaged in after school programs. Exclusion: • Non-American Indians will be excluded from statistical analysis |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Arizona State University |
| Locations | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Start date | 2025-01-09 |
| NCT ID | NCT06785311 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06785311 |