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ArticleBMC public health2024

Ask Your Relative: A mixed method analysis of the Sexual Health and Healthy Relationship Q&As submitted by American Indian Alaska Native young adults.

Stephanie Craig Rushing, Amanda Gchachu Kakuska, Jane Manthei, Tommy Ghost Dog, Asia Brown, Corey Begay, Celena Ghost Dog, Michelle Singer, Sean Simpson, Kelley Milligan and 1 more

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Stephanie Craig RushingNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA. SCraig@npaihb.org.ORCID 0000-0001-6800-4647
Amanda Gchachu KakuskaNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9289-9559
Jane MantheiNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-5012-6442
Tommy Ghost DogNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7686-9576
Asia BrownNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.
Corey BegayNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.
Celena Ghost DogNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6184-9268
Michelle SingerNorthwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, OR, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3856-391X
Sean SimpsonGood Medicine, Tribal Public Health Consulting, Madison, WI, USA.
Kelley MilliganAllyson Kelley and Associates PLLC, Sisters, OR, USA.
Allyson KelleyAllyson Kelley and Associates PLLC, Sisters, OR, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4127-3975

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backgroundDisparities in sexual health outcomes persist among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) youth due to intersectional challenges accessing youth-friendly health services. AIAN youth have an increased prevalence of STIs and teen pregnancy. To address disparities in sexual health outcomes, the Ask Auntie/Ask Your Relative (AYR) Q&A service has been used by AIAN youth and young adults for over seven years as a trusted resource for information on sensitive health topics. There is a continued need to better understand the health-seeking behaviors of AIAN youth, especially those related to healthy relationships and sexual health, to improve the alignment of health resources to their needs.

methodsThis mixed-method study began with two phases. Phase 1 involved an analysis of all AYR data using Google Analytics and basic frequency counts. Phase 2 reviewed all questions and answers related to sexual health and healthy relationships (N = 240) using thematic analysis, NVivo 12.0, and intersectionality, guided by the social determinants of health. All AYR answers were coded based on type, name/location, number of times viewed, and examples. The final step of the analytic process was to utilize an intersectional approach and socioecological model (Individual, Community, Tribe/Nation, and World) to create a visual model with results.

resultsPhase 1-Since We R Native began tracking AYR data, the service has been utilized by 2.37 M users, with 1.16 M unique pageviews. The average time on the page was 4 min and 46 s. The number of AYR questions submitted varied by year, and were most frequent in 2016, then decreased in subsequent years. In Phase 2, the main themes identified in AYR questions were (1) Reaching Out for Help, (2) Identity and Physical Development, and (3) Healthy Relationships. Analysis of the Q&A answers identified 244 resources, and of these, 100 were Native-specific. The context-specific resources represented 21 uniquely coded health topics, ranging from women's health to behavioral health.

conclusionsThe broad range of healthy relationship and sexual health questions submitted to the AYR service reflects the types of health information that AIAN young adults want to know about. Resources provided in response to their questions connected Q&A viewers to a wide variety of organizations and programs designed to support AIAN young adults in their health and wellness journey. Findings from this study may be useful for creating additional culturally tailored resources.

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American Indian or Alaska NativePatient Acceptance of Health CareSexual HealthAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMaleSexual BehaviorYoung AdultAlaska NativeAmerican IndianHealth Information Seeking BehaviorsMixed-Method StudyOnline q&aRelationshipsSexual HealthYoung AdultsYouth

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