title: A CBPR Approach to Finding Community Strengths and Challenges to Prevent Youth Suicide and Substance Abuse.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To improve health and reduce health disparities, research partnerships with American Indian and Alaska Native communities should build on existing traditions and strengths. The overall goal of this pilot project was to clarify the needs of tribal community members and determine strengths and resources available to the community.
  
  
  METHODS
  Community-based participatory research was the approach used to obtain community input. Data collection methods included, Photovoice ( n = 16), digital storytelling ( n = 4), and community capacity surveys ( n = 128).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Quantitative and qualitative findings supported the need to (1) address youth suicide and substance abuse on the reservation and (2) use preexisting resources available in the community. The results led to the development of a strengths-based intervention incorporating the Gathering of Native American's curriculum.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Integral to the development, implementation, and sustainability of the intervention was the truly reciprocal relationship developed between community and university partners.
authors.affiliation: 1 Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Carrie E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Holliday
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Spokane, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Melodi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wynne
authors.affiliation: 1 Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.affiliation: 3 Spokane Tribal Network, Wellpinit, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Chanel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.affiliation: 1 Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Celestina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barbosa-Leiker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D000328:Adult; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D036301:Qualitative Research; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
keywords: community health; other methods/designs; participatory action research