The Hastiin Bidziil (Strong man) Intervention study is part of a larger project called, Community-Driven Indigenous Research, Cultural Strengths \& Leadership to Advance Equity in Substance Use Outcomes (CIRCLE) Center of Excellence. CIRCLE aims to address drug use related health problems in collaboration with diverse Indigenous communities. This study is a randomized controlled trial study to measure the effectiveness of a secondary prevention program, called Hastiin Bidziil (Strong Man), aimed at reducing substance use among Native American Indian (AI) men ages 18 years and older
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
160
Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) modified for cultural and gendered specific delivery for maximum community impact
Control condition was selected by the Community Research Council and includes five sessions on basic vehicle maintenance such as changing tire, checking fluid levels, and winterizing vehicles.
Navajo Nation Center for Indigenous Health - Chinle
Chinle, Arizona, United States
RECRUITINGNavajo Nation Center for Indigenous Health - Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, Arizona, United States
RECRUITINGNumber of days of substance sse as assessed by Time Line Follow-back
Number of days of substance use over the previous month measured at 8-months post baseline using Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB)
Time frame: 8-months post baseline
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