Table 3 Adapted Intervention Materials
From: Adaptation of a brief smoke-free homes intervention for American Indian and Alaska Native families
Material | Description | Applicable Changes | |
|---|---|---|---|
General Materials | Covers (n = 2) | Folders that double as envelopes for mailing 1. Depicting images of AI/AN individuals and families, with themes of nature and “Respect our Past, Protect Our Future,” respectively. | Theme change from “Some things are better outside” to “Respect our Past, Protect Our Future”; No use of humor in messaging; Images of AI/AN people, Language change to emphasize familialism and intergenerationalism; Imagery of nature, scenery familiar to specific tribes; Use medicine wheel imagery and colors; Respect-focused language. |
Envelopes (n = 5) | Envelopes used for mailings 2 and 3, which depict different nature scenes, including the plains, mountains, great lakes, pine forests, and deciduous forests, respectively. | Imagery of nature, scenery familiar to specific tribes. Removal of humor messaging. | |
Mailing 1 | 5-Step Guide | A guide that outlines the five steps to creating a smoke-free home. | No use of humor in messaging; Removal of dog images; Images of AI/AN people; Language change to emphasize familialism and intergenerationalism; Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. |
Stickers | No use of humor in messaging; Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. | ||
Window Cling | A window cling that states “This is a smoke-free home” | Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. | |
Traditional Tobacco Insert | An insert that addresses the difference between commercial tobacco and traditional tobacco. | Use medicine wheel imagery and colors; Creation of Traditional Tobacco insert. | |
Mailing 2 | Challenges & Solutions Factsheet | A factsheet that addresses multiple challenges individuals seeking to make their home smoke-free might face, as well as solutions to overcome those challenges. | Images of AI/AN people; Use medicine wheel imagery and colors; Addition of solutions for cold weather as a barrier. |
Photonovella | Comic-style story of a family who works to make their home smoke free to improve a child’s health. | Images of AI/AN people; inclusion of a father figure. | |
E-Cigarette Insert | An insert that addresses the health impacts of using e-cigarettes. | Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. | |
Mailing 3 | Smoke-Free Homes Newsletter | A newsletter containing stories of individuals, couples, and families who made their homes smoke-free, as well as why and how. | Images of AI/AN people; Language change to emphasize familialism and intergenerationalism; Respect-focused language. |
Stickers | No use of humor in messaging; Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. | ||
Window Cling | A window cling that states “This is a smoke-free home.” | Use medicine wheel imagery and colors. | |
Thirdhand Smoke Insert | An inset that addresses the health impacts of thirdhand smoke. | No changes. | |
Cigar Insert | An insert that addresses the health impacts of using cigar, little cigars, or cigarillos. | No changes. |