Online Knowledge Translation Program Involving Video Games and University Student-Led Tutorials About Cannabis and Psychosis for Black Youth: Mixed Method Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We have piloted a new online knowledge translation (KT) program created to educate youth about cannabis effects, which uniquely focuses on mental health risks for Black youth. Youth are generally unaware of the research linking underage usage and the risk of psychosis. Youth from some Black racialized communities in Ontario may be disproportionately affected and in need of this knowledge.

Objective

Because very little is known about the acceptability and feasibility of programs educating Black youth about cannabis and psychosis risk, we evaluated this KT program, which consists of tutorials facilitated by university students and video games.

Methods

This mixed methods pilot study evaluates the transfer of knowledge about cannabis and psychosis risk before a

SUBMITTER: Jani P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9253977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature