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Feasibility and Acceptability of Virtual Implementation of a Sexual Reproductive Health Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for Native Youth.
Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res ; 29(2): 63-84, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1964467
ABSTRACT
American Indian/Alaska Native (Native) youth face high rates of substance use, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Respecting the Circle of Life (RCL), a sexual reproductive health and teen pregnancy prevention program for Native youth and their trusted adult, was adapted and delivered in a virtual format with Native youth in a rural, reservation-based Native community. This manuscript describes the adaptation process, feasibility, and acceptability of virtual program implementation. The manuscript describes the process of rapidly shifting the RCL program into a virtual format. In addition, a mixed-methods process evaluation of implementation forms, program feedback forms, in-depth interviews with participants, and staff debriefing sessions was completed. Results show virtual implementation of RCL is both feasible and acceptable for Native youth and their trusted adults. A key benefit of virtual implementation is the flexibility in scheduling and ability to have smaller groups of youth, which offers greater privacy for youth participants compared to in-person implementation with larger groups. However, internet connectivity did present a challenge for virtual implementation. Ultimately, sexual and reproductive health programs seeking to reach Native youth and families should consider virtual implementation methods, both during and outside of pandemic situations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy in Adolescence / Indians, North American / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy in Adolescence / Indians, North American / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Am Indian Alsk Native Ment Health Res Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article