Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to list the components of a culturally sensitive youth smoking prevention intervention. At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to explain how to involve youth health advocates in a youth smoking prevention intervention. At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to identify ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a youth smoking prevention intervention.
Abstract: Audience: This presentation targets researchers and health educators who work in the area of youth interventions.
Key Points: In January 2001, the American Legacy Foundation released data on tobacco use among a representative sample of Asian American youth. Between 7th and 12th grade, Asian Americans reported a 7-fold increase in smoking rates, the highest increase of any racial/ethnic group. Intervention to reduce this unacceptable rate of increase among Asians is needed.
We will describe our youth intervention that targets smoking prevention among Chinese American junior high and high school students in Chinatown, New York City. This program relies on Chinese-American youth health advocates for its implementation. This intervention is culturally sensitive and all of the educational materials will be translated into Chinese. The duration of the intervention is two years and it is composed of a series of workshops and other in-class activities. The three main areas include building knowledge about the harmful effects of smoking, resistance skills, and awareness of tobacco media messages. The program is evaluated with the National Youth Tobacco Survey, which is administered pre-study, and twice during the intervention.
Educational Experience: The audience will learn how to develop and deliver culturally sensitive youth smoking prevention interventions in public schools in a major city.
Benefits: The audience will hear experiences related to developing bilingual and bicultural smoking prevention interventions. The panel will also provide tips on how to train youth health advocates and work with schools to assure the advocates have resources available to deliver the intervention.
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