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Work-in-progress: Focus groups evaluate and inform revisions of a socio-behavioral health intervention

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  • Jemal, Alexis
  • Caliste, Sherika

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African American men and women are disproportionately impacted by HIV/STI risk. Particularly, African American women are more likely to be infected with HIV from heterosexual sex. Yet, much of the intervention research has focused on men who have sex with men. This article describes the development and feasibility study of a six-session socio-behavioral health intervention that utilized sociodrama to reduce substance use and HIV/STI risk among heterosexual, African American men and women who have multiple sex partners. The intervention was developed based on theories and models of critical consciousness, social scripts, and group work practice. Content and delivery were informed by qualitative data collection with a range of stakeholders including service providers and members of the target population. The resulting intervention was six group sessions, delivered by two licensed social workers, with one of the facilitators trained in sociodrama. The results of the qualitative study explored the feasibility of conducting this six-week intervention and evaluated a trial run of the intervention. The data was obtained through focus group interviews and observations. Findings revealed that the intervention could be delivered with fidelity and was acceptable to participants and indicated that the intervention’s innovative components of sociodrama and critical consciousness resonated with the participants and has potential to reduce HIV/STI risk and substance use. Reported barriers and suggested revisions need to be examined further and addressed to develop and implement a sustainable program that can be delivered in community-based settings. A future randomized control trial of the revised intervention will evaluate the intervention’s efficacy.

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  • Jemal, Alexis & Caliste, Sherika, 2022. "Work-in-progress: Focus groups evaluate and inform revisions of a socio-behavioral health intervention," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 93(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:93:y:2022:i:c:s0149718922000337
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2022.102079
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