A Family-Based Alcohol Preventive Intervention for Latino Emerging Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

83 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-08-31

Study Completion Date

2021-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the proposed study was to develop a family-based drinking prevention intervention for Latino emerging adults (EAs) and Latino parents of EAs. Although drinking rates for Latinos are lower than those for Whites in terms of the prevalence of alcohol use, the consequences of alcohol use (e.g., drunk driving, unplanned/unprotected sex, alcohol-related injuries) appear to be more severe for Latinos, especially those 18-23 years old. The investigators developed a brief (4 session) intervention for each of EAs and parents focused on identity development and parent support for EAs, respectively.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of the proposed study was to develop a family-based drinking prevention intervention for Latino emerging adults (EAs) and Latino parents of EAs. The investigators specifically targeted EAs aged 18-23. Although drinking rates for Latinos are lower than those for Whites in terms of the prevalence of alcohol use, the consequences of alcohol use (e.g., drunk driving, unplanned/unprotected sex, alcohol-related injuries) appear to be more severe for Latinos, especially those 18-23 years old.

The intervention program included four sessions with emerging adults (EA) in a group setting, and four sessions with groups of parents of EAs. This dual-site project was developed in Oregon and Florida in three phases: (1) development of the intervention components; (2) initial pilot testing and focus group feedback (including modifying the intervention and revising the manuals); and (3) a randomized pilot study. The EA component was developed by integrating identity-based intervention strategies that have been used successfully with adolescents and EAs, ensuring that they are developmentally and culturally appropriate. The parenting component was developed by adapting efficacious parenting strategies used with adolescents so that the activities were developmentally and culturally appropriate for parents of EAs. As the pilot study launch coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the investigators adapted the original in-person approaches for online delivery.

Conditions

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Binge Alcohol Consumption Risk Behavior, Health Driving Under the Influence High-Risk Sex Identity, Social Parenting

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Latino emerging adults (EAs)and Latino parents of EAs were recruited in Oregon and Florida. Participants were then randomly selected into either the intervention or the control condition. Participants randomized to the control condition received referrals to community agencies for mental health, substance abuse, and health issues commonly experienced by EAs. Participants randomized to the intervention condition were invited to attend four family-focused sessions (for parents) or four identity development-focused sessions (for EAs).

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Though most assessments were conducted by participants themselves online, in a few cases, study assessors conducted telephone interviews with parent participants. In these cases, the assessor was kept blind to the participant's study condition.

Study Groups

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EMERGE program

Participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: intervention or control. Intervention participants engaged in a 4 session program named the EMERGE program focused on identity development (emerging adults) or support for emerging adults (parents). Control participants received referrals to community agencies for behavioral and mental health support as needed.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Latino Emerging Adults (LEA)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The LEA program involves two components, one for emerging adults (aged 18-23 years old) focused on identity development linked to cultural and familial strengths, and a parent component focused on support for emerging adult children. Each session is 4 sessions.

Referral services as needed

Participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: intervention or control. Control participants received services as usual.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Latino Emerging Adults (LEA)

The LEA program involves two components, one for emerging adults (aged 18-23 years old) focused on identity development linked to cultural and familial strengths, and a parent component focused on support for emerging adult children. Each session is 4 sessions.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Emerging adult criteria:

* Between the ages of 18 and 23 years old upon recruitment
* Identify as Latina/o, Hispanic, Chicana/o, or have been born or descended from a parent or grandparent from Mexico or another nation in Central or South America or the Spanish-speaking Caribbean
* Intend to remain in the area for the four months following their recruitment into the study in order to participate in the intervention, if selected

Parent criteria:

* Have a child between the ages of 18 and 23 years old
* Identify as Latina/o, Hispanic, Chicana/o, or have been born or descended from a parent from Mexico, or a nation in Central or South America or the Spanish-speaking Caribbean
* Speak and understand Spanish