Where is the Faith?: Using a CBPR Approach to Propose Adaptations to an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention for Adolescents in African American Faith Settings

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 i...

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Main Author: Lightfoot, Alexandra F. (Author)
Contributors: Eng, Eugenia ; Jackson, Melvin R. ; Riggins, Linda ; Taggart, Tamara ; Woods-Jaeger, Briana A.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2014]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2014, Volume: 53, Issue: 4, Pages: 1223-1235
Further subjects:B Community-based participatory research
B faith-based organizations
B African American health disparities
B Adolescents
B HIV / AIDS
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-014-9846-y

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