Feasibility testing a family level intervention to prevent risky sex behaviors among middle school age Latinas
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Robin Bartlett, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Allyson L. Kelley, Adjunct Instructor (Creator)
- Thomas McCoy, Statistician (Creator)
- Terri L. Shelton, Vice Chancellor (Creator)
- Debra C. Wallace, Associate Dean for Research and Daphine Doster Mastroianni Distinguished Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Purpose: In this article, we report a pilot study that tested the feasibility and initial efficacy of a culturally, linguistically, and developmentally tailored risky sex prevention intervention for middle school–age Latinas and their mothers. Design: We used a one-group pre-test, post-test, and 3-month post-intervention follow-up design. Data were collected at three points on aspects of the girls’ communication, beliefs, and behaviors. Results: Promising results included improvements in girl’s self-efficacy regarding condom communication and condom consistent use, and in mother–teen sexual risk communication. There were also trends in demonstration of fewer risky sex behaviors. Discussion: These findings suggest that the “Latina–Girls Empowered through Mind and Mission” (L-GEMM) intervention for young Latinas and their mothers is feasible and warrants further testing. Implications: Nurses are uniquely positioned to deliver risky sex preventive interventions to young Latinas. Including mothers and tailoring interventions to build on cultural strengths are important for success.
Feasibility testing a family level intervention to prevent risky sex behaviors among middle school age Latinas
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 29 (2), 131-138
- Language: English
- Date: 2018
- Keywords
- Latina, intervention, middle school, risky sex