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PARENT AND YOUTH PERCEIVED TREATMENT NEEDS IN A SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY SETTING. Jason Burrow-Sanchez, PhD University of Utah Utah Addiction Center 4/23/09. Adolescents. Treatment System. Community. Culture. Sources of Information for Treatment. Typical: Literature Experts Broader:
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PARENT AND YOUTH PERCEIVED TREATMENT NEEDS IN ASPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY SETTING Jason Burrow-Sanchez, PhD University of Utah Utah Addiction Center 4/23/09
Adolescents Treatment System Community Culture
Sources of Information for Treatment • Typical: • Literature • Experts • Broader: • Community • Parents • Adolescents • Etc.
Collaborating with the Latino Community • Focus Groups • Latino Parents • Latino Adolescents • Latino Community Leaders • Probation Officers • Treatment Providers
Family Themes • Parental Support and Involvement • Family Dynamics and Values • Family Risk Factors
Acculturation Themes • Family Stressors • Differences in laws/social norms • Family/child clash • Language • Acculturation doesn’t make a differnce
Ethnic Identity Themes • Identification • Lack/loss of identity and values • Ethnic identity does/does not matter
Substance Abuse Treatment Themes • Program Content • Program Delivery • Quality of service/training • Cultural competency • Language • Interaction with family
Barrier Themes • Cost • Convenience • Language • Availability
Overall Conclusions • Collaboration with community • Similarities and differences in themes • Across consumer groups • Direct: adolescents, parents • Indirect: others • Ways that sources of information informs treatment
Thanks for Listening! • Contact info: Jason Burrow-Sanchez, PhD University of Utah E-mail: sanchez_j@ed.utah.edu