TL;DR
These findings position digitally delivered, family-centered prevention as a promising, equity-focused strategy for extending evidence-based programming to underserved Black families.
Key Points Question Can an e-health family-based intervention delivered by pediatric primary care personnel reduce substance use and sexual risk behaviors among Hispanic adolescents? Findings In a randomized clinical trial of 456 Hispanic adolescent-parent dyads, the eHealth Familias Unidas Primary Care intervention si...
OBJECTIVE This study examined whether Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens (FHF-P), a 9-month community-based mentoring and skills training program for children in out-of-home care, reduced risk factors for substance use. METHOD A randomized controlled trial enrolled 270 participants aged 9-11 years who were placed...
BACKGROUND Children and adolescents with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) comprise 7-12% of the total U.S. youth population. Untreated, they risk negative outcomes such as school dropout, juvenile justice involvement, frequent hospitalization, and long-term residential placement. Integrated care approaches, like Med...
Youth participatory action research (YPAR) elevates youth as change agents in their schools and communities. The YPAR studies have demonstrated impact on psychological empowerment and civic engagement, both thought to lead to improved health. This exploratory evaluation assessed physical and emotional health among yout...
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) disproportionately burdens underserved communities, where social determinants of health (SDOH) perpetuate persistent disparities. Family-based interventions leveraging social support represent a promising yet understudied approach. We describe the rationale, design, and methods...
The wide-reaching impact of youth participation in this program on their personal and social development, workforce and professional development, and overall health and well-being is explored.
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