@article{ref1,
title="Using the intervention mapping for adaption framework to adapt an evidence-based sexual health intervention for youth affected by trauma",
journal="BMC public health",
year="2023",
author="Kachingwe, Olivia N. and Lewis, Quiana and Offiong, Asari and Smith, Bianca D. and LoVette, Ashleigh and Powell, Terrinieka W.",
volume="23",
number="1",
pages="e1052-e1052",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Children exposed to household challenges (i.e., parental substance use, incarceration, and mental illness) are among the groups most vulnerable to sexual risk-taking in adolescence. These behaviors have been associated with a range of negative outcomes later in life, including substance abuse, low educational attainment, and incarceration. Adapting an evidence-based intervention (EBI) to be suitable for this population is one strategy to address the needs of this group. <br><br>METHODS: In this study, we describe the use of the Intervention Mapping for Adaption (IM-Adapt) framework to adapt an evidence-based, sexual health intervention (Focus on Youth with Informed Children and Parents). We describe the actions taken at each step of the IM-Adapt process which are to assess needs, search for EBIs, assess fit and plan adaptions, make adaptions, plan for implementation and plan for evaluation. <br><br>RESULTS: Key changes of the adapted intervention include the incorporation of trauma-informed principles and gender inclusive language, standardization of the session length, and modernization of the content to be more appropriate for our priority population. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The adapted intervention shows promise toward meeting the behavioral health needs of Black youth exposed to household challenges. Our process and approach can serve as a model for researchers and practitioners aiming to extend the reach of EBIs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1471-2458",
doi="10.1186/s12889-023-15984-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15984-2"
}