A continuum of approaches toward developing culturally focused prevention interventions: From adaptation to grounding

Scott K. Okamoto, Stephen Kulis, Flavio Marsiglia, Lori K Holleran Steiker, Patricia Dustman

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe a conceptual model of methods used to develop culturally focused interventions. We describe a continuum of approaches ranging from non-adapted/surfacestructure adapted programs to culturally grounded programs, and present recent examples of interventions resulting from the application of each of these approaches. The model has implications for categorizing culturally focused prevention efforts more accurately, and for gauging the time, resources, and level of community engagement necessary to develop programs using each of the different methods. The model also has implications for funding decisions related to the development and evaluation of programs, and for planning of participatory research approaches with community members.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)103-112
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Primary Prevention
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2014

Keywords

  • Community-based participatory research
  • Cultural adaptation
  • Culturally grounded prevention
  • Health disparities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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