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  • Using rap music to promote adolescent health: Pilot study of VoxBox

    Author(s)
    Paukste, Ernesta
    Harris, Neil
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Harris, Neil D.
    Sofija, Ernesta
    Year published
    2015
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    Issue addressed: Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATODs) usage among adolescents, particularly those living in lower socioeconomic communities, is a population health problem in Australia that requires innovative health promotion strategies. There is a growing recognition of the potential of arts‐based approaches to engage youth in health promoting activities. This paper presents the process evaluation of the pilot VoxBox intervention that used rap to build adolescents' awareness of risks associated with ATODs. Methods: The VoxBox intervention was piloted in Logan, Queensland, at five high schools with 18 adolescents ...
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    Issue addressed: Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATODs) usage among adolescents, particularly those living in lower socioeconomic communities, is a population health problem in Australia that requires innovative health promotion strategies. There is a growing recognition of the potential of arts‐based approaches to engage youth in health promoting activities. This paper presents the process evaluation of the pilot VoxBox intervention that used rap to build adolescents' awareness of risks associated with ATODs. Methods: The VoxBox intervention was piloted in Logan, Queensland, at five high schools with 18 adolescents completing the intervention. Data collection methods included observation, focus groups, semi‐structured interviews and a survey of adolescent participants. Results: The intervention was well received by participants and stakeholders. Three factors characterising the project's successful engagement of adolescents were: participate – go with the flow, learning from the real deal and resourced to make some noise. Conclusion: In VoxBox, the emphasis on engaging adolescents in an activity of real interest that was appropriately resourced and delivered was central to credibility and success.
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    Journal Title
    Health Promotion Journal of Australia
    Volume
    26
    Issue
    1
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1071/HE14054
    Subject
    Nutrition and dietetics
    Health services and systems
    Public health
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/124985
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