This project addresses critical public health disparities among Alaskan youth and young adults by developing and evaluating "My Best Alaskan Life" (MBAL), an innovative online tool aimed at improving sexual and mental health literacy and behaviors. By integrating motivational interviewing and the Health Belief Model, MBAL empowers individuals to make informed health decisions, thereby potentially reducing rates of sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and associated mental health issues. Long-term, this project aims to enhance overall health outcomes, particularly in underserved multicultural and Indigenous communities, while building local research capacity through undergraduate and graduate student engagement and mentorship.
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My Best Alaska Life
BehavioralMBAL's combination of digital innovation, inclusive content, and youth-driven design positions it as a leading-edge intervention in the field of sexual health, with the potential to significantly impact the lives of Y/YA in AK and beyond. The open-access digital website enhances the reach and engagement of MBAL, particularly among adolescents who may prefer to seek information and support online in a private, self-paced setting. By allowing youth to fill out this tool at their own pace and return to their home page as they want to reflect/change answers, they can update it as their lives change. Additionally, MBAL incorporates interactive elements (question types of open response, ranking, scales, drag/drop; journaling prompts \& space) and personalized features (ex. avatars of common AK animals designed by Y/YA), allowing users to tailor their life planning experience according to their individual needs and preferences and return to their answers.
Motivation for Change
This validated shortened tool includes 3 questions per topic area, with four topics areas: sexual and reproductive health, emotional and behavioral health, life planning, \& sub-stance use.
Sexual Health
Condom/contraception use; HIV/STI testing; \& intention to delay sexual initiation (if not sexually active).
Mental Health & Well-being
The Ryff Psychological Wellbeing Scale is an 18-item scale measuring six aspects of wellbeing and happiness: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance.
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