@article{ref1,
title="Planning for a group-randomized trial with American Indian youth",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2014",
author="Kaufman, Carol E. and Black, Kirsten and Keane, Ellen M. and Big Crow, Cecelia K. and Shangreau, Carly and Arthur-Asmah, Ruth and Keith, Colette and Morse, Bradley and Schaffer, Greg and Tuitt, Nicole",
volume="54",
number="3 Suppl",
pages="S59-S63",
abstract="PURPOSE: To describe lessons learned working with tribal communities in the Northern Plains to plan and implement a group randomized trial of multimedia Circle of Life (mCOL), a sexual risk reduction program designed for American Indian (AI) youth. METHODS: Project records including emails, travel reports, and meeting minutes were reviewed and synthesized to describe participatory development of the project. RESULTS: Several challenges were identified including: discussing sexual health interventions for preteens with communities; developing a culturally appropriate research design; managing costs of conducting research in remote and culturally distinct tribal communities; and building research infrastructure of partner organizations. Opportunities for strengthening research partnerships included transparency, openness to bi-directional learning, planning for change, flexibility, and strategic use of technology. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that meaningful AI community participation in research trials is achievable and a critical step towards generating evidence for interventions in settings where they are most needed. Substantial investments in time, resources, and relationship-building are necessary.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.12.028",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.12.028"
}