The Empowerment Of Women - A Key To Hiv Prevention
Title
The Empowerment Of Women - A Key To Hiv Prevention
Creator
Levine O H; Britton P J; James T C; Jackson A P; Hobfoll S E; Lavin J P
Publisher
Journal of Community Psychology
Date
1993
1993-10
Description
We discuss the process underlying the success of an HIV-prevention project for young, inner-city women. The intervention was based on the concepts of empowerment and culturally sensitive skill building. Four critical points relevant to the translation of HIV prevention knowledge into behavioral change among the sample are examined: (1) integrating the important issues of the participants' lives into the HIV prevention program, (2) utilizing a group format to encourage cohesiveness and support, (3) engaging group facilitators to promote mutuality and equality, and (4) promoting ongoing, authentic relationships among the participants and staff members. Points are illustrated with vignettes reconstructed from the group facilitators' experiences with the participants.
Subject
adolescents; aids prevention; black; Environmental & Occupational Health; infection; intervention; Psychology; Public; risk reduction; Social Work; united-states
Format
Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication
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Pages
320-334
Issue
4
Volume
21
Citation
Levine O H; Britton P J; James T C; Jackson A P; Hobfoll S E; Lavin J P, “The Empowerment Of Women - A Key To Hiv Prevention,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed February 18, 2025, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/10714.