Youths as partners in a community participatory project for substance use prevention

Pamela A. Kulbok; Peggy S. Meszaros; Donna C. Bond; Esther Thatcher; Eunhee Park; Monica Kimbrell; Tracey Smith-Gregory

doi:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000061

Youths as partners in a community participatory project for substance use prevention

Pamela A. Kulbok
, Peggy S. Meszaros
, Donna C. Bond
, Esther Thatcher
, Eunhee Park
, Monica Kimbrell
, Tracey Smith-Gregory

Nursing Instruction and Research

University at Buffalo

University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Virginia Cooperative Extension

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This community-based participatory research project aimed to develop strategies to prevent youth substance use in a rural county. This article (1) describes the project phases, (2) examines unique contributions and considerations of youth involvement, and (3) explores the youths' perspective. Twelve youths, aged 16 to 18 years, joined parents, community leaders, and research specialists on the community-based participatory research team. The youths were integrally involved in all phases including the community assessment, community leader interviews, selection of a substance use prevention program, and program implementation. Youths reported sustained enthusiasm, experiences of authentic leadership, development of research skills, and greater awareness of their community.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-11
Number of pages	9
Journal	Family and Community Health
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000061
State	Published - Dec 11 2015

Keywords

Adolescent
Community-based participatory research
Health education
Rural
Substance-related disorders

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