eHealth Evidence-based Intervention (EBI) for Latino Youth in Primary Care

Evaluating the Effectiveness of an eHealth EBI for Latino Youth in Primary Care

The purpose of this study is to test the relative effectiveness of a Hispanic-specific eHealth intervention, "e-Health Familias Unidas," in preventing and reducing drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and STIs among Hispanic youth in primary care. Families will be recruited through four pediatric primary care settings. Pediatric staff and research team members, including nurse assistants and mental health professionals, will implement eHealth Familias Unidas.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female and male adolescents of Hispanic immigrant origin, defined by at least one parent born in a Spanish speaking country of the Americas. Parent must understand Spanish given that parent sessions are delivered in Spanish.
• Adolescent between the ages of 12 - 17 years
• Adolescent living with an adult primary caregiver who is willing to participate
• Families must have broadband internet access on a device, including (but not limited to) a smart phone, iPad, tablet, a home computer or a computer at another location (e.g., school, library, etc.)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Families reporting plans to move out of the South Florida area during the study period
• Families reporting that adolescent has been diagnosed with a developmental delay