Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders and Alcohol-Related Harms in Pacific Islander Young Adults
University of California, Riverside
Summary
This study will: (1) refine and finalize the SPEAR intervention manual for preventing alcohol use disorders (AUD) and associated harms for Pacific Islander young adults; and (2) test SPEAR for efficacy by conducting a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Description
Pacific Islander young adults bear elevated risk for alcohol use disorders (AUD) and alcohol-related harms, yet lack effective interventions to reduce their risk. Grounded in the social development model, this study will: (1) refine and finalize the SPEAR intervention manual for preventing alcohol use disorders (AUD) and associated harms for Pacific Islander young adults from existing evidence-based AUD prevention strategies; then (2) test SPEAR for efficacy by conducting a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial (RCT) with at-risk Pacific Islander young adults across multiple Pacific Isl…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Of full or part self-reported Pacific Islander heritage; 2. Fluent (oral and reading) in English 3. For young adult participants: 18 - 30 years of age 4. Current drinking (1+ drink in past 30 days) 5. High AUD risk (AUDIT-C score # 4 for men, # 3 for women) 6. Not currently in alcohol treatment (medication, therapeutic). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Do not meet inclusion criteria 2. Are unwilling to participate 3. Fail to provide or retracts consent 4. Reside outside the target Pacific Islander communities
Interventions
- BehavioralSPEAR (Strategies for Pacific Empowerment and Alcohol Reduction)
This behavioral group intervention will consist of multiple group sessions to reduce AUDs and alcohol-related harms in Pacific Islander young adults. It will infuse culturally resonant narratives, language, and elements into existing evidence-based strategies.
Location
- UC RiversideRiverside, California