An Online Family Program for Latinx Youth to Prevent Substance Use
Adaptation of Family Check-Up Online in the Latinx Community to Reduce Youth Substance Use.
This project is adapting an online family program to help Latinx youth reduce substance use and problem behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11166472 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many Latinx families face challenges accessing culturally relevant programs to prevent youth substance use. This project is taking an existing, proven online family program and carefully adapting it to better fit the cultural needs of the Latinx community. We are working closely with community health workers, known as Promotores de salud, to make sure the program is easy to access and truly helpful for families. The goal is to strengthen parenting practices and improve outcomes for young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would be Latinx families with youth who are at risk for or currently experiencing substance use or behavioral issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the Latinx community or whose families are not seeking support for youth substance use prevention may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this adapted program could provide Latinx families with an accessible and culturally sensitive tool to help their children avoid substance use and related problems.
How similar studies have performed: The original Family Check-Up program has a strong track record of reducing substance abuse and problem behaviors, and cultural adaptations of similar programs have shown improved outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doty, Jennifer L — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Doty, Jennifer L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.