Economic Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Interventions for American Indian Youth
Author Information
Author(s): Kemp Christopher G., Goklish Novalene, Suttle Rosemarie, Minjarez Tina, Kaytoggy Cindy, Garcia Mitchell, Tessay Robin, Rock Heather, Haroz Emily E., Stifter Meredith, Aldridge Luke A., Barlow Allison, Cwik Mary
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
What are the costs and cost-effectiveness of community-based paraprofessionals delivering suicide prevention interventions to American Indian youth?
Conclusion
The study aims to provide crucial cost and cost-effectiveness estimates for suicide prevention interventions in American Indian communities.
Supporting Evidence
- Suicide is a leading cause of death among American Indian youth.
- AI/AN youth die from suicide at two to three times the rate of the general US population.
- The study aims to fill a gap in evidence for culturally appropriate suicide prevention interventions.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much it costs to help prevent suicide among young Native Americans and whether these methods are worth the money.
Methodology
The study will use a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of interventions over a five-year period.
Potential Biases
Data collection methods may reflect observer bias, and participant engagement may be incentivized, affecting external validity.
Limitations
The findings may not be generalizable to all American Indian communities due to cultural differences and the context of the trial.
Participant Demographics
American Indian youth aged 10-29 residing on or near the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
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