A Study Protocol of Primary Prevention Interventions for Substance Use and Suicide Prevention Among Youth in Kashmir: Development, Administration, and Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the unique geopolitical positioning of Kashmir and its susceptibility to addiction and suicide, we present a protocol study that aims to design culturally tailored primary prevention for youth in Kashmir.

Novelty

This study is the first attempt in the region to design and test a culturally tailored primary prevention intervention for youth mental health in Kashmir.

Objectives

It aims to design culturally tailored primary prevention for youth in Kashmir and test it on the high-risk population.

Methods

The study has three stages. (a) estimating risk factors for substance-use disorders (SUDs) and suicide in Kashmir among youth (16-24 years of age), (b) adapting an existing primary prevention intervention and psycho-social interventions to the cult

SUBMITTER: Bashir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12014575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature