TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Using the intervention mapping for adaption framework to adapt an evidence-based sexual health intervention for youth affected by trauma
JO  - BMC public health
A1  - Kachingwe, Olivia N.
A1  - Lewis, Quiana
A1  - Offiong, Asari
A1  - Smith, Bianca D.
A1  - LoVette, Ashleigh
A1  - Powell, Terrinieka W.
SP  - e1052
EP  - e1052
VL  - 23
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1471-2458
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15984-2
ID  - ref1
ER  -