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. 2006 Sep;96(9):1623–1628. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.054254

TABLE 1—

Emergent Themes of Community Member Interviews Addressing Youth Wellness (N = 48)

Interview Question Set Gender (M/F) Age in Years, Mean ± SD Themes
Youth Programs 7/9 45.7 ± 13.2 Consistent adult leadership
Structured, organized activities created a positive image gaining community support and generated community pride
Stayed in School 6/10 43.0 ± 11.6 Encouragement from family members, especially mothers
Personal goal setting
Desire to support their family, help their tribe, and educate people on the language and culture
Dropped Out of School 7/9 26.3 ± 9.3 Family responsibilities and relationships
Poor teacher attitude
Alcohol and drug abuse