Study Highlights Community-Led Adaptation of Floreciendo Program
A qualitative study explores how to adapt and implement a sexual and reproductive health intervention for Latina teens and their caregivers.
A new study led by Dr. Kate Merrill and co-authored by CDIS researchers and community partners explores how the Floreciendo program was adapted to better serve Latina teens and their female caregivers. The program, originally based on the IMARA intervention, focuses on promoting sexual and reproductive health through culturally responsive, family-centered education.
Using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, the team conducted focus groups with Latina teens, caregivers, and community stakeholders to inform the adaptation process. Participants emphasized the importance of including content on pregnancy prevention, contraception, and culturally relevant discussions around sexual health. The team also identified opportunities to strengthen program delivery by offering hands-on activities and removing content considered less relevant.
Why it matters: This publication helps fill a gap in the literature on adapting sexual health interventions for Latinx communities. It also reinforces the importance of using stakeholder input and implementation science to tailor evidence-based programs in ways that reflect cultural needs and community realities.
