Hernandez L P, Lucero E
University of Southern Colorado, 2200 Bonforte Boulevard, 81001, Pueblo, CO.
J Prim Prev. 1996 Mar;16(3):255-72. doi: 10.1007/BF02407425.
Substance abuse among Hispanics is on the increase despite national efforts toward reducing it. Researchers and service providers have recognized the specific need for better prevention models that address the issues of poor Hispanics. La Familia is a community-based ATOD prevention program that targets Hispanic families with high-risk youth from 6 to 11 years old, and attempts to reduce identified risk factors while building on culturally relevant protective factors. During the 2 years, the program has enrolled 219 youth and their families utilizing existing community networks and aggressive outreach. The program resulted in a 92% retention rate and over 80% attendance per session. As a result of the program, families became more willing to discuss ATOD issues openly and made positive steps toward empowerment.
尽管国家在努力减少药物滥用现象，但西班牙裔人群中的药物滥用情况仍在增加。研究人员和服务提供者已经认识到，迫切需要更好的预防模式来解决贫困西班牙裔人群的问题。“拉 Familia”是一个基于社区的药物滥用预防项目，目标是针对有6至11岁高危青少年的西班牙裔家庭，试图减少已确定的风险因素，同时强化具有文化相关性的保护因素。在两年时间里，该项目利用现有的社区网络并积极开展宣传活动，招募了219名青少年及其家庭。该项目的留存率达到92%，每次课程的出勤率超过80%。该项目实施后，家庭更愿意公开讨论药物滥用问题，并朝着增强权能的方向迈出了积极的步伐。
