Publications by Kyle E Gresenz

Publications by authors named "Kyle E Gresenz"

J Res Adolesc

March 2024

Urban American Indian adolescents face higher risks of early sexual activity, teen pregnancies, and STIs compared to their non-Native peers, and often lack adequate sexual health information.
A study conducted in three Arizona cities involving 585 parents tested a culturally tailored parenting program called Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W) against a non-tailored family health intervention.
Results showed that P2W significantly improved parent-adolescent communication about sexual health and decision-making, with notable short-term benefits for cross-gender communication and long-term benefits for both mothers and fathers regarding their sons.

- Kyle E Gresenz focuses on improving parent-adolescent communication about sexuality within Urban American Indian families, addressing health disparities faced by this population.
- His recent research article, "Parenting in 2 Worlds," reveals that a culturally tailored intervention significantly enhanced communication between parents and their adolescents about sexual health topics compared to a standard informational approach.
- The study involved a randomized controlled trial with 585 parents across three Arizona cities, providing evidence that targeted programs can effectively support health education among underserved communities.