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.
School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004-0689, USA.
David R
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Hodge
Kelly F
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Jackson
Michael G
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Vaughn
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