University of California, Riverside
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).
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…
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
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.
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