rp21 situational analysis - Pacific Health Voices

3.8 Gaps analysis
Unlike many of the other PICTs, the FSM has
benefited from previous large-scale studies
which have considered substance use. The
issue for many of these is that they have
not been replicated on the same scale in
recent times, therefore making it difficult
to assess how trends have changed or remained
the same. What can be taken from
the 1997–98 research model is a guide to
working within the FSM context. The research
provides indicators for framing questions
and for engagement with the relevant
communities. The research also advocated
working with church and community-based
organisations as a more effective approach
to addressing such sensitive issues. As with
each of the other PICTs considered in this
study, the responses that do exist are often
within the context of youth health and lifestyle
programs.
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