Correction to: Enhancing the Relevance and Effectiveness of a Youth Gambling Prevention Program for Urban, Minority Youth: A Pilot Study of Maryland Smart Choices

As a response to significant adolescent gambling involvement, a Croatian team of researchers and practitioners developed a universal, comprehensive, evidence-based youth gambling prevention program called “Who Really Wins?”. This study presents the results on its short-term effectiveness following the first national implementation in 18 Croatian cities, with a total of 629 high school students (66.5% male) who completed the program. A design with two measurement sessions (pre-test and post-test) was used to explore the short-term effects of the program on gambling-related knowledge and cognition, frequency of gambling, and various socio-emotional skills. The results showed significant effects when it comes to knowledge, cognitive distortions, and the frequency of sports betting and playing lottery games. Furthermore, the program had no harmful effects on any of the measured variables. The results are interpreted in terms of methodological challenges in measuring effects, possible improvements of the program, and implications for future evaluation research.

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School‐Based Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Program “Turn 2 Us” Reduces Mental Health Risk Behaviors in Urban, Minority Youth

Journal of School Health ◽

10.1111/josh.12805 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 89 (8) ◽

pp. 662-668 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gauri Raval ◽

Evelyn Montañez ◽

Dodi Meyer ◽

Evelyn Berger‐Jenkins

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Health Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Health Risk Behaviors ◽

Mental Health Promotion ◽

Minority Youth ◽

School Based ◽

Urban Minority

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Who Really Wins? Efficacy of a Croatian Youth Gambling Prevention Program

Journal of Gambling Studies ◽

10.1007/s10899-017-9668-4 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 1011-1033 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Aleksandra Huic ◽

Valentina Kranzelic ◽

Dora Dodig Hundric ◽

Neven Ricijas

Keyword(s):

Prevention Program ◽

Youth Gambling ◽

Gambling Prevention

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Comorbid Conduct and Stress Disorder Intervention for Urban Minority Youth

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e581322007-001 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Jaleel K. Abdul-Adil ◽

Karen Taylor-Crawford ◽

Patrick Tolan ◽

Carl Bell ◽

Johnny Williamson

Keyword(s):

Stress Disorder ◽

Minority Youth ◽

Urban Minority

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The Violence Prevention Program in South Australia: A Recidivism and Cost–Benefit Analysis Pilot Study

Criminal Justice and Behavior ◽

10.1177/00938548211038333 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009385482110383

Author(s):

Gene Mercer ◽

Emma Ziersch ◽

Shawn Sowerbutts ◽

Andrew Day ◽

Henry Pharo

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Violence Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

South Australia ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Violent Recidivism ◽

Correctional Systems ◽

Violence Prevention Program

Rehabilitation of incarcerated men is a primary focus of correctional systems across the world. The present pilot study examined the effect of participation in the South Australian Violence Prevention Program (VPP) on recidivism trajectories. Individuals who participated in the VPP were significantly less likely to engage in violent recidivism, with the greatest effect observed between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders relative to similarly matched comparators. In addition, the types of violent crimes committed were less severe for those who engaged in treatment relative to the comparison group. No differences were observed between groups in overall rates of reoffending, or the length of time following release before reoffending. The study also quantified the economic impacts of treatment and found it was associated with a positive cost–benefit ratio of Aus$1.13. The results provide evidence that the VPP does reduce the rate of violent recidivism, and that these results translate into economic benefits for society.

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A Web-Based Interactive Tool to Reduce Childhood Obesity Risk in Urban Minority Youth: Usability Testing Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.9747 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Sandra Verdaguer ◽

Katrina F Mateo ◽

Katarzyna Wyka ◽

Tracy A Dennis-Tiwary ◽

May May Leung

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Usability Testing ◽

Minority Youth ◽

Obesity Risk ◽

Web Based ◽

Black African ◽

Interactive Tool ◽

Urban Minority ◽

Field Notes ◽

The Web

BACKGROUND Childhood obesity is a serious public health issue among minority youth in the United States. Technology-enhanced approaches can be effective for promoting healthy behavior change. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to test the usability of prototypes of a Web-based interactive tool promoting healthy dietary behaviors to reduce childhood obesity risk in urban minority youth. The Web-based tool comprised a manga-style comic with interactive features (eg, sound effects, clickable pop-ups), tailored messaging, and goal setting, and was optimized for use on tablet devices. METHODS Latino and black/African American children ages 9 to 13 years were recruited to participate in two rounds of usability testing. A modified think-aloud method was utilized. Self-reported surveys and field notes were collected. Audio recordings and field notes from usability testing sessions were systematically reviewed by extracting and coding user feedback as either positive comments or usability or negative issues. The quantitative data from self-reported questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Twelve children (four female; eight black/African American) with a mean age of 10.92 (SD 1.16) years participated. Testing highlighted overall positive experiences with the Web-based interactive tool, especially related to storyline, sound effects, and color schemes. Specific usability issues were classified into six themes: appearance, content, special effects, storyline, terminology, and navigation. Changes to the Web-based tool after round 1 included adding a navigation guide, making clickable icons more visible, improving graphic designs, and fixing programming errors. In round 2 of testing (after modifications to the Web-based tool were incorporated), many of the usability issues that were identified in round 1 did not emerge. CONCLUSIONS Results of testing will inform further development and finalization of the tool, which will be tested using a two-group pilot randomized study, with the goal of reducing childhood obesity risk in minority, low-income youth.

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Leisure and Life Satisfaction of Unemployed North American Urban Minority Youth

Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure ◽

10.1080/07053436.1991.10715395 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 497-511 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lisa C. Pesavento Raymondy ◽

John R. Kelly

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

North American ◽

Minority Youth ◽

Urban Minority

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Causes, Consequences, and Fall Prevention Preferences for Adults in Mid-Life

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.2021.75s2-po114 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 7512505114p1-7512505114p1

Author(s):

Meredith H. Lee

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Fall Prevention ◽

Preliminary Data ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Fall Prevention Program ◽

Functional Consequences ◽

Almost All ◽

Middle Aged Adults ◽

Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/21 Most research studying fall experiences and fall prevention program preferences focuses on older adults, overlooking the falls that occur in midlife. This pilot study gathered preliminary data on fall experiences, consequences, and fall prevention preferences of adults in midlife. Almost all participants experienced functional consequences from their fall and had interest in learning about fall prevention, suggesting that fall prevention programs could be beneficial for middle-aged adults. Primary Author and Speaker: Meredith H. Lee Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Reed Contributing Authors: Samantha Grant, Jodi Thomas, and Roy St. Laurent

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