junho 14th, 2010
Influences of gender norms on AIDS prevention: evaluating an educative model for young adults
Antunes, Maria Cristina
Abstract
Examines sexual risk for HIV infection among young adults (18 to 25 years old) night school students in São Paulo city; evaluates effects of an HIV/AIDS prevention model through AIDS Risk Reduction Model variables; analyzes gender differences. A longitudinal study was conducted among four public night schools that were randomized into intervention group and control group. 394 students participated in the baseline survey, 77% completed a post intervention questionnaire. Development of Safer Sex Workshops during four sessions with 3 hours each, where they discussed: AIDS symbolism, risk perception, influences of gender norms on attitudes, AIDS-related knowledge, erotic and reproductive body, sexual pleasure, condom negotiation. Condom use was low among students that had sexual relation and gender differences were significant at baseline. Workshops evaluation showed significant effects among women that had more safer sex and in some variables involved with AIDS prevention. Changes were less significant among men. We conclude that the risk to HIV infection can be lowered, but more significant results can be achieved if the socioeconomic barriers and gender differences are considered in specific long-term community programs.
Keywords
aids prevention, evaluation, psychosexual behavior, sex roles, sexuality
Avaiable at:
http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/47/47134/tde-22092005-161840/publico/antunes.pdf
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