The study will use focus group methodology in the formative evaluation phase. Focus group methodology provides a rich source of data and understanding of phenomena by allowing the researcher to examine the interaction among participants
Identify as a Black/African American female
Be between the ages of 13-18 years old;
Consent to being a part of the study (Parent consent and youth assent if under 18 years old);
Live in Paterson, New Jersey at the time of the study;
not identify as Black/African American only
be under the age of 13 or over the age of 18
no parental consent provided
no youth assent provided
Yale University
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator