Culturally sensitive interventions and health and behavioral health youth outcomes: a meta-analytic review.
Despite Census Bureau projections that youth from minority cultures will comprise the majority of the nation's youth in approximately a decade, little research has been conducted on culturally sensitive interventions (CSIs). Accordingly, this study sought to determine: (1) the effectiveness of CSIs designed to address health and behavioral health outcomes, (2) whether effectiveness varies depending on the class or type of outcome, and (3) whether race/ethnicity moderates effectiveness. The results suggest that CSIs (n = 21) are modestly effective (Hedges' g = .239, 95% C.I. = .139 to .339, p < .001). Effectiveness did not vary significantly by outcome class or by race/ethnicity. Especially in the latter case, however, the pattern of point estimates raises the possibility of moderation with an increase in power. Suggestions for future research conclude the article.
Hodge
David R
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School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0689, USA.
Jackson
Kelly F
KF
Vaughn
Michael G
MG
D000293:Adolescent; D054521:Cultural Competency; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014481:United States