HIV/AIDS Risk Reduction Among Heterosexually Active African-American Men and Women: A Risk Reduction Prevention Model (HIV-RAAP)

Morehouse School of Medicine: Prevention Research Center

Topics:
HIV/AIDS & STD Prevention

This project will develop and evaluate a co-educational HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum based on the HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of African-American men and women who live in metropolitan Atlanta. The curriculum, which will incorporate African-American cultural practice and beliefs, will engage the participation of 400 heterosexually active African-American men and women (aged 18–44 years). During the co-educational learning and discussion sessions, each group of about 10 men and women will view video segments, participate in role plays, discuss their personal beliefs and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS as well as explore the causes and impact of the illness specific to African Americans.

Researchers will administer the Morehouse School of Medicine HIV/AIDS survey and compare participants’ results before and after they participate in the risk-reduction program. The researchers expect to identify key factors associated with HIV risk behavior that concern relationships and communication between African-American men and women (risk factors specific to women were identified in the center’s previous study Reducing Risk of HIV Among African American Women). Center staff and community partners anticipate producing the curriculum, along with a guide for recruiting and retaining participants, and sharing these materials with other communities and public health agencies.

 

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