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  1. Article: Preferences for CPSTF-Recommended Intervention Approaches for Increasing Cancer Screening Among Screen-Eligible Adults in Zuni Pueblo, USA.

    Edwardson, Nicholas / Kosich, Mikaela / Shane Pankratz, V / Sheche, Judith / Cartwright, Kate / Kanda, Deborah / Leekity, Samantha / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Preventive medicine reports

    2023  Volume 36, Page(s) 102453

    Abstract: We identified preferences toward Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)-recommended intervention approaches among screen-eligible Zuni Pueblo members in New Mexico, USA and assessed if there were significant differences in those preferences, ... ...

    Abstract We identified preferences toward Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)-recommended intervention approaches among screen-eligible Zuni Pueblo members in New Mexico, USA and assessed if there were significant differences in those preferences, with the goal of informing the selection of intervention approaches for use in the Zuni Pueblo. We utilize data from a population-based survey (n = 280) focused on 15 CPSTF-recommended intervention approaches designed to improve screening for cervical, breast, and/or colorectal cancer screening. Model-adjusted results suggest some intervention approaches garnered significantly higher support than others. We offer six, data-driven recommendations for consideration by public health practitioners as they endeavor to improve cancer prevention in the Zuni Pueblo. This study provides a replicable model for other public health practitioners and health services researchers to incorporate community preferences in community-level intervention approach selection.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2785569-7
    ISSN 2211-3355
    ISSN 2211-3355
    DOI 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102453
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  2. Article ; Online: Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Screening Patterns in Zuni Pueblo Women in the Southwest United States.

    Cartwright, Kate / Kosich, Mikaela / Gonya, Madison / Kanda, Deborah / Leekity, Samantha / Sheche, Judith / Edwardson, Nicholas / Pankratz, V Shane / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 5, Page(s) 1531–1538

    Abstract: American Indian women experience cervical cancer disparities, including later-stage diagnosis and a higher cervical cancer mortality rate. These disparities are interconnected and linked to cervical cancer screening disparities. Cervical cancer when ... ...

    Abstract American Indian women experience cervical cancer disparities, including later-stage diagnosis and a higher cervical cancer mortality rate. These disparities are interconnected and linked to cervical cancer screening disparities. Cervical cancer when identified early is highly treatable. Individual- and health system-level factors often contribute to gaps in cervical cancer screening. To better understand the source of these inequities experienced by American Indian women, specifically Zuni women, this paper examines how knowledge about cervical cancer and related risk factors is linked to cervical cancer screening for Zuni women using primary data gathered by the Zuni Health Initiative in 2020 and 2021. We find that of the women who completed the survey (n = 171), women with greater cervical cancer knowledge are statistically significantly more likely to have received cervical cancer screening. Closer examination of knowledge on the specific risk factors for cervical cancer provides evidence upon which to develop a cervical cancer education intervention.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Indians, North American ; Papanicolaou Test ; Risk Factors ; United States/epidemiology ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632898-2
    ISSN 1543-0154 ; 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    ISSN (online) 1543-0154
    ISSN 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    DOI 10.1007/s13187-023-02295-8
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  3. Article ; Online: Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults in Zuni Pueblo: Factors Associated with FOBT and Colonoscopy Utilization.

    Edwardson, Nicholas / Cartwright, Kate / Sheche, Judith / Pankratz, V Shane / Kosich, Mikaela / Kanda, Deborah / Leekity, Samantha / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Journal of community health

    2023  Volume 48, Issue 4, Page(s) 565–575

    Abstract: Although strategies to mitigate barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening have proven successful in some parts of the US, few of these strategies have been studied in rural, American Indian communities that may exhibit unique culturally driven ... ...

    Abstract Although strategies to mitigate barriers to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening have proven successful in some parts of the US, few of these strategies have been studied in rural, American Indian communities that may exhibit unique culturally driven attitudes toward and knowledge of colorectal cancer and experience increased barriers to healthcare access. In this study, we describe the results of a survey among CRC screen-eligible members of Zuni Pueblo (N = 218) on an array of questions regarding CRC screening behaviors, knowledge, satisfaction with and access to healthcare services, social support for CRC screening, perceptions toward FOBT, and preference for evidence-based interventions or strategies for improving CRC screening rates. Results from the multivariable model suggest age, having a regular healthcare provider, and harboring fewer negative perceptions toward FOBT are key drivers of ever completing CRC screening. Respondents reported strong support for Community Guide-recommended interventions and strategies for increasing CRC screening for nearly all proposed interventions. Results confirm the need for multilevel, multicomponent interventions, with a particular focus on improving Zuni Pueblo community members' access to a regular source of care, improving knowledge of CRC risk factor, and addressing negative perceptions toward CRC screening. These results provide critical, community-specific insight into better understanding the drivers of low guideline-adherent screening rates and inform local healthcare providers and community leaders of context-specific strategies to improve CRC screening in Zuni Pueblo.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adult ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Colonoscopy ; Health Services Accessibility ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Occult Blood ; Mass Screening
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 426631-6
    ISSN 1573-3610 ; 0094-5145
    ISSN (online) 1573-3610
    ISSN 0094-5145
    DOI 10.1007/s10900-023-01196-7
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  4. Article ; Online: A culturally informed model to enhance breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings: perspectives of American Indian adults and healthcare providers in rural New Mexico.

    Mishra, Shiraz I / Adsul, Prajakta / Leekity, Samantha / Rodman, Joseph / Sussman, Andrew L / Kelly, Keith / Sheche, Judith / Faber, Thomas / Shah, Vallabh

    Cancer causes & control : CCC

    2023  Volume 34, Issue 10, Page(s) 855–871

    Abstract: Purpose: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have some of the lowest cancer screening rates compared to other racial/ethnic populations. Using community-based participatory research methods, we sought to characterize knowledge, attitudes, ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have some of the lowest cancer screening rates compared to other racial/ethnic populations. Using community-based participatory research methods, we sought to characterize knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and approaches to enhance breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening.
    Methods: We conducted 12 focus groups between October 2018 and September 2019 with 96 eligible AI adults and healthcare providers, recruited using non-probability purposive sampling methods from the Zuni Pueblo in rural New Mexico. We used the Multi-level Health Outcomes Framework (MHOF) to conduct a qualitative content analysis identifying mutable systems- and individual- level constructs important for behavior change that we crosslinked with the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommended evidence-based interventions (EBIs) or approaches.
    Results: Salient systems-level factors that limited uptake of cancer screenings included inflexible clinic hours, transportation barriers, no on-demand service and reminder systems, and brief doctor-patient encounters. Individual-level barriers included variable cancer-specific knowledge that translated into fatalistic beliefs, fear, and denial. Interventions to enhance community demand and access for screening should include one-on-one and group education, small media, mailed screening tests, and home visitations by public health nurses. Interventions to enhance provider delivery of screening services should include translation and case management services.
    Conclusions: The MHOF constructs crosslinked with CPSTF recommended EBIs or approaches provided a unique perspective to frame barriers and promoters of screening utilization and insights for intervention development. Findings inform the development of culturally tailored, theoretically informed, multi-component interventions concordant with CPSTF recommended EBIs or approaches aimed at improving cancer screening.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Adult ; Humans ; American Indian or Alaska Native ; Health Services Accessibility ; New Mexico ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Indians, North American ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Health Personnel
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-06
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1064022-8
    ISSN 1573-7225 ; 0957-5243
    ISSN (online) 1573-7225
    ISSN 0957-5243
    DOI 10.1007/s10552-023-01721-y
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  5. Article ; Online: Breast cancer screening attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of Zuni Pueblo women: identifying cornerstones for building effective mammogram screening intervention programs.

    Cartwright, Kate / Kanda, Deborah / Kosich, Mikaela / Sheche, Judith / Leekity, Samantha / Edwardson, Nicholas / Pankratz, V Shane / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Cancer causes & control : CCC

    2023  Volume 35, Issue 4, Page(s) 583–595

    Abstract: Purpose: Breast cancer is the leading form of cancer and has the second highest mortality rate of cancers for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. Early screening is critical. This study examines the breast cancer-related knowledge, beliefs, and ...

    Abstract Purpose: Breast cancer is the leading form of cancer and has the second highest mortality rate of cancers for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. Early screening is critical. This study examines the breast cancer-related knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of Zuni women in the Southwest United States (U.S.).
    Methods: In 2020 and 2021, a survey was administered to better understand cancer screening patterns in Zuni Pueblo; 110 women from 50 to 75 years of age were recruited to respond to the breast cancer screening portion. Inclusion criteria included self-identifying as AI, a member of the Zuni tribe, or married to a Zuni tribal member, and meeting the age and gender requirements. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analyses were conducted examining the associations between measures of breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors and breast cancer screening status (never, ever/non-compliant, and ever/compliant).
    Results: Of survey participants, 47.3% have had a breast cancer screening and are up-to-date, 39.1% have had a screening in the past but are not up-to-date, and 13.6% have never been screened. Age was the only statistically significant socioeconomic predictor of breast cancer screening; the median (interquartile range) ages of each group are 62 (54, 68) ever/compliant, 56 (54, 68) ever/non-compliant, and 53 (51, 55) never (p-value < 0.001). Significant differences by health status and access to medical care include having a regular health care provider and going to see a provider for routine check-ups. The survey also shows differences in knowledge about breast cancer risk factors, beliefs, and behaviors. Women across all three screening statuses reported that they would get screened if encouraged by a health care provider.
    Conclusion: While survey respondents report a relatively high rate of ever having had a breast cancer screening, less than half are compliant with screening guidelines, which shows there is an opportunity to improve breast cancer screening rates. With culturally tailored interventions, providers have the potential to improve breast cancer screening for Zuni women.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Indians, North American ; Mammography ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Mass Screening
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-09
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1064022-8
    ISSN 1573-7225 ; 0957-5243
    ISSN (online) 1573-7225
    ISSN 0957-5243
    DOI 10.1007/s10552-023-01814-8
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  6. Article ; Online: Participatory action research to develop and implement multicomponent, multilevel strategies for implementing colorectal cancer screening interventions in American Indian communities in New Mexico.

    Adsul, Prajakta / English, Kevin / Jim, Cheyenne / Pankratz, V Shane / Edwardson, Nicholas / Sheche, Judith / Rodman, Joseph / Charlie, Jimmie / Pagett, John / Trujillo, Jonathan / Grisel-Cambridge, Jillian / Mora, Steven / Yepa, Kaitlyn L / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Implementation science communications

    2024  Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 55

    Abstract: Background: Despite the effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, American Indians (AIs) have low screening rates in the US. Many AIs receive care at Indian Health Services, Tribal, and Urban Indian (I/T/U) healthcare facilities, where ... ...

    Abstract Background: Despite the effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, American Indians (AIs) have low screening rates in the US. Many AIs receive care at Indian Health Services, Tribal, and Urban Indian (I/T/U) healthcare facilities, where published evidence regarding the implementation of CRC screening interventions is lacking. To address this gap, the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center collaborated with two tribally-operated healthcare facilities in New Mexico with the goal of improving CRC screening rates among New Mexico's AI communities.
    Methods: Guided by the principles of Community Based Participatory Research, we engaged providers from the two tribal healthcare facilities and tribal community members through focus group (two focus groups with providers (n = 15) and four focus group and listening sessions with community members (n = 65)), to elicit perspectives on the feasibility and appropriateness of implementing The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide) recommended evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and strategies for increasing CRC screening. Within each tribal healthcare facility, we engaged a Multisector Action Team (MAT) that participated in an implementation survey to document the extent to which their healthcare facilities were implementing EBIs and strategies, and an organizational readiness survey that queried whether their healthcare facilities could implement additional strategies to improve uptake of CRC screening.
    Results: The Community Guide recommended EBIs and strategies that received the most support as feasible and appropriate from community members included: one-on-one education from providers, reminders, small media, and interventions that reduced structural barriers. From the providers' perspective, feasible and acceptable strategies included one-on-one education, patient and provider reminders, and provider assessment and feedback. Universally, providers mentioned the need for patient navigators who could provide culturally appropriate education about CRC and assist with transportation, and improved support for coordinating clinical follow-up after screening. The readiness survey highlighted overall readiness of the tribal facility, while the implementation survey highlighted that few strategies were being implemented.
    Conclusions: Findings from this study contribute to the limited literature around implementation research at tribal healthcare facilities and informed the selection of specific implementation strategies to promote the uptake of CRC screening in AI communities.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2662-2211
    ISSN (online) 2662-2211
    DOI 10.1186/s43058-024-00591-y
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  7. Article ; Online: Health Literacy, Health Numeracy, and Cancer Screening Patterns in the Zuni Pueblo: Insights from and Limitations of "Standard" Questions.

    Cartwright, Kate / Leekity, Samantha / Sheche, Judith / Kanda, Deborah / Kosich, Mikaela / Rodman, Joseph / Gonya, Madison / Kelly, Keith / Edwardson, Nicholas / Pankratz, V Shane / Mishra, Shiraz I

    Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education

    2022  Volume 38, Issue 3, Page(s) 1023–1033

    Abstract: American Indians experience disparities in cancer screening, stage at disease diagnoses, and 5-year cancer survival. This study investigates how health literacy and health numeracy may be linked to cancer screening behaviors of Zuni Pueblo members using ... ...

    Abstract American Indians experience disparities in cancer screening, stage at disease diagnoses, and 5-year cancer survival. This study investigates how health literacy and health numeracy may be linked to cancer screening behaviors of Zuni Pueblo members using a survey exploring screening behaviors related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. As part of a larger community-based cancer prevention and control project, Zuni Health Initiative staff conducted surveys from October 2020 through April 2021 of 281 participants (men ages 50-75 and women ages 21-75) from the Zuni Pueblo. Bivariate and multivariable analyses investigated associations between health literacy/numeracy measures and cancer screening behaviors. Bivariate analyses showed some associations between distinct measures of health literacy/numeracy and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, including both colonoscopy (health literacy) and fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) (health numeracy), as well as cervical cancer screening (health literacy). There were no statistically significant associations between health literacy/numeracy measures and mammogram screening for breast cancer. In multivariable analyses, there were no consistent patterns between health literacy/numeracy and screening for any cancer. There are some individual findings worth noting, such as statistically significant findings for health numeracy and FOBT (those reporting lower health numeracy were less likely to report FOBT). An important finding of this study is that questions used to assess health literacy/numeracy did not identify associations aligned with previous research. We reflect on the ways the "standard" questions may not be sufficiently tailored to the Zuni experience and may contribute to health equity barriers.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Health Literacy ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/prevention & control
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 632898-2
    ISSN 1543-0154 ; 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    ISSN (online) 1543-0154
    ISSN 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    DOI 10.1007/s13187-022-02227-y
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  8. Article ; Online: Healthy Children, Strong Families 2: A randomized controlled trial of a healthy lifestyle intervention for American Indian families designed using community-based approaches.

    Tomayko, Emily J / Prince, Ronald J / Cronin, Kate A / Parker, Tassy / Kim, Kyungmann / Grant, Vernon M / Sheche, Judith N / Adams, Alexandra K

    Clinical trials (London, England)

    2017  Volume 14, Issue 2, Page(s) 152–161

    Abstract: Background/Aims Few obesity prevention trials have focused on young children and their families in the home environment, particularly in underserved communities. Healthy Children, Strong Families 2 is a randomized controlled trial of a healthy lifestyle ... ...

    Abstract Background/Aims Few obesity prevention trials have focused on young children and their families in the home environment, particularly in underserved communities. Healthy Children, Strong Families 2 is a randomized controlled trial of a healthy lifestyle intervention for American Indian children and their families, a group at very high risk of obesity. The study design resulted from our long-standing engagement with American Indian communities, and few collaborations of this type resulting in the development and implementation of a randomized clinical trial have been described. Methods Healthy Children, Strong Families 2 is a lifestyle intervention targeting increased fruit and vegetable intake, decreased sugar intake, increased physical activity, decreased TV/screen time, and two less-studied risk factors: stress and sleep. Families with young children from five American Indian communities nationwide were randomly assigned to a healthy lifestyle intervention ( Wellness Journey) augmented with social support (Facebook and text messaging) or a child safety control group ( Safety Journey) for 1 year. After Year 1, families in the Safety Journey receive the Wellness Journey, and families in the Wellness Journey start the Safety Journey with continued wellness-focused social support based on communities' request that all families receive the intervention. Primary (adult body mass index and child body mass index z-score) and secondary (health behaviors) outcomes are assessed after Year 1 with additional analyses planned after Year 2. Results To date, 450 adult/child dyads have been enrolled (100% target enrollment). Statistical analyses await trial completion in 2017. Lessons learned Conducting a community-partnered randomized controlled trial requires significant formative work, relationship building, and ongoing flexibility. At the communities' request, the study involved minimal exclusion criteria, focused on wellness rather than obesity, and included an active control group and a design allowing all families to receive the intervention. This collective effort took additional time but was critical to secure community engagement. Hiring and retaining qualified local site coordinators was a challenge but was strongly related to successful recruitment and retention of study families. Local infrastructure has also been critical to project success. Other challenges included geographic dispersion of study communities and providing appropriate incentives to retain families in a 2-year study. Conclusion This multisite intervention addresses key gaps regarding family/home-based approaches for obesity prevention in American Indian communities. Healthy Children, Strong Families 2's innovative aspects include substantial community input, inclusion of both traditional (diet/activity) and less-studied obesity risk factors (stress/sleep), measurement of both adult and child outcomes, social networking support for geographically dispersed households, and a community selected active control group. Our data will address a literature gap regarding multiple risk factors and their relationship to health outcomes in American Indian families.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Child ; Community-Based Participatory Research ; Diet, Healthy ; Dietary Sugars ; Exercise ; Family ; Fruit ; Healthy Lifestyle ; Humans ; Indians, North American ; Obesity/prevention & control ; Sleep ; Social Media ; Social Networking ; Social Support ; Stress, Psychological ; Vegetables
    Chemical Substances Dietary Sugars
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-01-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2138796-5
    ISSN 1740-7753 ; 1740-7745
    ISSN (online) 1740-7753
    ISSN 1740-7745
    DOI 10.1177/1740774516685699
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  9. Article: Effects of an Obesity Prevention Intervention on Physical Activity Among Preschool Children: The CHILE Study.

    Cruz, Theresa H / Davis, Sally M / Myers, Orrin B / O'Donald, Elena R / Sanders, Sarah G / Sheche, Judith N

    Health promotion practice

    2016  Volume 17, Issue 5, Page(s) 693–701

    Abstract: Background Limited research addresses interventions to increase physical activity among American Indian and Hispanic preschool-aged children living in rural areas. We examined the impact of a Head Start-based intervention (Child Health Initiative for ... ...

    Abstract Background Limited research addresses interventions to increase physical activity among American Indian and Hispanic preschool-aged children living in rural areas. We examined the impact of a Head Start-based intervention (Child Health Initiative for Lifelong Eating and Exercise [CHILE]) on physical activity at home. Method Sixteen Head Start centers in predominantly Hispanic or American Indian communities were group randomized to the six-component intervention or a comparison group for 2 years. Structured surveys were administered at four assessment times to a convenience sample of caregivers of 655 children in the study. Multilevel modeling was used to assess the effects of the intervention on physical activity. Results The relative change in physical activity in the intervention group compared with the comparison group over the 2-year period was 1.56 (95% confidence interval [1.02, 2.38]; p = .04). Among specific promoted activities (ball playing, dancing, active games, jumping, and walking), dancing increased significantly in the intervention compared with the comparison group (2.9; 95% confidence interval [1.2, 7.1]; p = .02). Conclusions The CHILE intervention was effective at increasing physical activity at home in preschool children in priority populations. Future research should focus on increasing family involvement and strengthening messaging about physical activity in these populations.
    MeSH term(s) Child, Preschool ; Exercise ; Female ; Health Promotion/organization & administration ; Hispanic or Latino ; Humans ; Indians, North American ; Male ; Pediatric Obesity/ethnology ; Pediatric Obesity/prevention & control ; Rural Population
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-04-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2036801-X
    ISSN 1552-6372 ; 1524-8399
    ISSN (online) 1552-6372
    ISSN 1524-8399
    DOI 10.1177/1524839916629974
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  10. Article ; Online: Cultural adaptation, psychometric properties, and outcomes of the Native American Spirituality Scale.

    Greenfield, Brenna L / Hallgren, Kevin A / Venner, Kamilla L / Hagler, Kylee J / Simmons, Jeremiah D / Sheche, Judith N / Homer, Everett / Lupee, Donna

    Psychological services

    2014  Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) 123–133

    Abstract: Spirituality is central to many Native Americans (NAs) and has been associated with recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). However, no published questionnaire uniquely taps tribal-specific spiritual beliefs and practices. This hinders efforts to ... ...

    Abstract Spirituality is central to many Native Americans (NAs) and has been associated with recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). However, no published questionnaire uniquely taps tribal-specific spiritual beliefs and practices. This hinders efforts to integrate traditional NA spirituality into SUD treatment and track spiritual outcomes. As part of a randomized controlled trial examining SUD treatment for NAs, we adapted the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) in collaboration with members of a Southwest tribe to create the Native American Spirituality Scale (NASS) and measured changes in the NASS over the course of treatment. The 83 participants (70% male) were from a single Southwest tribe and seeking SUD treatment. They completed the NASS at baseline, 4, 8, and 12 months. Exploratory factor analysis of the NASS was conducted and its temporal invariance, construct validity, and longitudinal changes in the factor and item scores were examined. The NASS yielded a 2-factor structure that was largely invariant across time. Factor 1 reflected behavioral practices, while Factor 2 reflected more global beliefs. Both factors significantly increased across 12 months, albeit at different assessment points. At baseline, Factor 1 was negatively related to substance use and positively associated with measures of tribal identification while Factor 2 was unrelated to these measures. Given the importance of tribal spirituality to many NAs, the development of this psychometrically sound measure is a key precursor and complement to the incorporation of tribal spirituality into treatment, as well as research on mechanisms of change for SUD treatment among NAs and assessment of NA spirituality in relation to other aspects of health.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Indians, North American/ethnology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Motivational Interviewing/methods ; Outcome Assessment (Health Care) ; Psychometrics/instrumentation ; Psychotherapy/methods ; Southwestern United States/ethnology ; Spirituality ; Substance-Related Disorders/ethnology ; Substance-Related Disorders/therapy ; Surveys and Questionnaires/standards
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-11-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2156662-8
    ISSN 1939-148X ; 1541-1559
    ISSN (online) 1939-148X
    ISSN 1541-1559
    DOI 10.1037/ser0000019
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