Kulbok Pamela A, Meszaros Peggy S, Bond Donna C, Thatcher Esther, Park Eunhee, Kimbrell Monica, Smith-Gregory Tracey
University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville (Drs Kulbok and Thatcher and Ms Park); Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg (Dr Meszaros and Ms Kimbrell); Carilion Clinic Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia (Dr Bond); and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Blacksburg (Ms Smith-Gregory).
Fam Community Health. 2015 Jan-Mar;38(1):3-11. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000061.
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.
这个基于社区的参与性研究项目旨在制定策略,以预防一个乡村县的青少年药物使用问题。本文(1)描述了项目阶段,(2)审视了青少年参与的独特贡献和考量因素,(3)探究了青少年的观点。12名年龄在16至18岁之间的青少年与家长、社区领袖和研究专家一起加入了基于社区的参与性研究团队。这些青少年全面参与了所有阶段,包括社区评估、社区领袖访谈、选择药物使用预防项目以及项目实施。青少年们表示持续保持热情,获得了真实的领导体验,提升了研究技能,并对自己的社区有了更强的认识。