%0 Journal Article
%T Planning for a group-randomized trial with American Indian youth
%J Journal of Adolescent Health
%D 2014
%A Kaufman, Carol E.
%A Black, Kirsten
%A Keane, Ellen M.
%A Big Crow, Cecelia K.
%A Shangreau, Carly
%A Arthur-Asmah, Ruth
%A Keith, Colette
%A Morse, Bradley
%A Schaffer, Greg
%A Tuitt, Nicole
%V 54
%N 3 Suppl
%P S59-S63
%X 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>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1054-139X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.12.028