AIDS Prevention and Health Promotion among Women
An Evidence-Based Practice
This practice has been Archived and is no longer maintained.
Description
The goal of the AIDS Prevention and Health Promotion among Women program was to reduce risk of HIV infection and development of AIDS among single women pregnant for less than six months.
Female group leaders were trained to conduct four curriculum-based, small group sessions that began during the women’s second trimester of pregnancy. Sessions lasted for one and a half to two hours and were conducted every second or third week. Group leaders used video segments that illustrated assertiveness, negotiation skills, planning skills, and other specialized skills to initiate conversation and role play about particular issues. Assertively refusing sex without a condom, assertively turning down alcohol, aversive conditioning toward unsafe sex, and aversive conditioning for smoking while pregnant were among the issues covered in the videos. Relapse prevention was addressed during the final session.
Female group leaders were trained to conduct four curriculum-based, small group sessions that began during the women’s second trimester of pregnancy. Sessions lasted for one and a half to two hours and were conducted every second or third week. Group leaders used video segments that illustrated assertiveness, negotiation skills, planning skills, and other specialized skills to initiate conversation and role play about particular issues. Assertively refusing sex without a condom, assertively turning down alcohol, aversive conditioning toward unsafe sex, and aversive conditioning for smoking while pregnant were among the issues covered in the videos. Relapse prevention was addressed during the final session.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the AIDS Prevention and Health Promotion among Women program was to reduce risk of HIV infection among women pregnant for less than six months.
Results / Accomplishments
A pilot project was conducted with 206 women split into three groups: AIDS-prevention, health-promotion, and no intervention. Women were asked to complete questionnaires pre-test, post-test, and again at a six month follow-up. Analyses showed significant overall differences that were attributed to group membership (p<0.001). In addition, time analyses indicated that there was some significant change between post-test and the six month follow-up. More specifically, secondary analyses showed that there were significant differences among groups for condom acquisition (p<0.001) and spermicide acquisition (p<0.03).
About this Promising Practice
Primary Contact
Stevan Hobfoll
Kent State University
106 Kent Hall, PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242
(330) 672-3786
shobfoll@kent.edu
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7805634/
Kent State University
106 Kent Hall, PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242
(330) 672-3786
shobfoll@kent.edu
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7805634/
Topics
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Prevention & Safety
Health / Prevention & Safety
Source
Urban Institute
Date of publication
1994
Date of implementation
1992
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Akron, OH
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Target Audience
Women