ISSN:
1573-6571
Content:
African American adolescents are at increased risk for HIV/AIDS. Using a community-based participatory research approach, we engaged three black churches in adapting an evidence-based HIV prevention intervention, Focus on Youth (FOY)+ImPACT, for faith settings. To identify potential adaptations to increase FOY's relevance, utility, and efficacy for faith settings, we conducted eight focus groups pre- and post-intervention. Recommendations for maintaining FOY's core elements and enhancing its cultural authenticity include the following: incorporating faith tools, building pastor capacity, strengthening parent-child communication skills, and expanding social support for parents and youth. Engaging faith communities in adapting and implementing evidence-based HIV prevention programs could reduce HIV/AIDS disparities.
In:
Journal of religion and health, New York, NY [u.a.] : Springer Science + Business Media B.V., 1961, 53(2014), 4, Seite 1223-1235, 1573-6571
In:
volume:53
In:
year:2014
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number:4
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pages:1223-1235
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/s10943-014-9846-y
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