American-born Asian, African, Latina, and American Indian adolescent girls: Challenges and strengths.

1999 ◽  
pp. 151-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melba J. T. Vasquez ◽  
Cynthia de las Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Adolescent Girls

scholarly journals Community Perceptions of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Prevention Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Teens

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umit Shrestha ◽  
Jessica Hanson ◽  
Tess Weber ◽  
Karen Ingersoll
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Community Members ◽  
School Counsellors

A community needs assessment during a tribally-led Changing High-Risk Alcohol Use and Increasing Contraception Effectiveness Study (CHOICES) intervention highlighted the need to reduce the risk for alcohol exposed pregnancy (AEP) among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adolescent girls. The CHOICES for American Indian Teens (CHAT) Program aims to reduce the risk of AEP among AIAN teens in one Northern Plains tribal community. The CHAT team adopted an iterative process to modify the tribally-led CHOICES curriculum for AIAN teens. This paper describes the iterative process as well as the community perception towards AEP prevention among AIAN teens. The CHAT team conducted several levels of formative and qualitative research, including one-on-one interviews (n = 15) with community members, AIAN elders and school counsellors; and three focus groups with AIAN adolescent girls (n = 15). A qualitative data analysis identified several recommendations that centered on making the information regarding alcohol and birth control appealing to teens; ensuring the confidentiality of the participants; making the program culturally relevant; and including boys in the program. This study outlines various components prioritized by community members in creating a culturally-relevant and age-appropriate AEP prevention program and provides community perceptions of AEP prevention for the teens in this community

scholarly journals Urban American Indian Adolescent Girls

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Saftner ◽  
Kristy K. Martyn ◽  
Sandra L. Momper ◽  
Carol J. Loveland-Cherry ◽  
Lisa Kane Low
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Urban American Indian

Speech-Language Assessment Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (14) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Vining ◽  
Edgarita Long ◽  
Ella Inglebret ◽  
Megan Brendal
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Dual Language ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Dual Language Learners ◽  
Native Communities

The overrepresentation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in special education, including children who are dual language learners (DLLs), is a major concern. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can play a critical role in reducing this overrepresentation. Using a holistic assessment process that is responsive to the communication patterns of home and community contexts provides a framework for distinguishing actual language disorders from differences associated with cultural and linguistic diversity. This article presents current trends in Native communities that may impact the speech-language assessment process, including a shift from indigenous languages to English and/or Native language revitalization efforts. It also provides a framework for guiding assessment in a manner that considers cultural and linguistic factors in speech-language assessment for AI/AN children who are DLLs.

Abuse, mastery, and health among lesbian, bisexual, and two-spirit American Indian and Alaska Native women.

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (S) ◽  
pp. 53-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
Karina L. Walters ◽  
Jane M. Simoni
Keyword(s):  
American Indian ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Native Women ◽  
Two Spirit
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