Mano a Mano-Mujer: an effective HIV prevention intervention for Chilean women
Cianelli, R.; Ferrer, L.; Norr, K.F.; Miner, S.; Irarrazabal, L.; Bernales, M.; Peragallo, N.; Levy, J.; Norr, J.L.; McElmurry, B.
Health Care for Women International 33(4): 321-341
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0739-9332 PMID: 22420675 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2012.655388Document Number: 537700
The impact of a professionally facilitated peer group intervention for HIV prevention among 400 low-income Chilean women was examined using a quasiexperimental design. At 3 months postintervention, the intervention group had higher HIV-related knowledge, more positive attitudes toward people living with HIV, fewer perceived condom use barriers, greater self- efficacy, higher HIV reduction behavioral intentions, more communication with partners about safer sex, and decreased depression symptoms. They did not, however, have increased condom use or self-esteem. More attention to gender barriers is needed. This intervention offers a model for reducing HIV for women in Chile and other Latin American countries.