@article{ref1,
title="Creating Project Talanoa: a culturally based community health program for U.S. Pacific Islander adolescents",
journal="Public health nursing",
year="2010",
author="McGrath, Barbara Burns and Ka'ili, Tevita O.",
volume="27",
number="1",
pages="17-24",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This is an evaluation of the process and outcome of a research study to determine a culturally targeted health promotion program for U.S. Pacific Islander youth who are at risk for co-occurring problem behaviors, including risky sexual behavior, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence. DESIGN AND SAMPLE: An exploratory design was used and included qualitative interviews (N=54), focus groups (N=16), participant observation (over 3 years), and surveys (N=24) with Pacific Islander adults and youth. After identifying key cultural values and reviewing existing evidence-based prevention interventions, &quot;Project Talanoa&quot; was developed around 4 constructs: (1) cultural identity and pride, (2) teen health, (3) peer relations, and (4) family ties. The program was pilot tested and evaluated by 24 Pacific Islander adolescents (ages 12-15 years). RESULTS: Results indicate it was culturally appropriate, well liked by the participants, supported by parents and others in the community, and found to be feasible. CONCLUSIONS: Additional research is needed to test it for effectiveness. Project Talanoa provides a model for applying cultural concepts in the development of a risk reduction intervention for adolescents.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0737-1209",
doi="10.1111/j.1525-1446.2009.00822.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2009.00822.x"
}