IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE)

Description

The scientific premise of this research is that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors impact Black girls' sexual reproductive health outcomes (sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)) and experience of sexual violence. This study expands STI/HIV prevention programs to include Black male caregivers, a potentially valuable yet underutilized resource to protect Black girls and reduce their exposure to STI/HIV and sexual violence.

Conditions

Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis), HIV Infections, Sexual Behavior

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Study overview

The scientific premise of this research is that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors impact Black girls' sexual reproductive health outcomes (sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)) and experience of sexual violence. This study expands STI/HIV prevention programs to include Black male caregivers, a potentially valuable yet underutilized resource to protect Black girls and reduce their exposure to STI/HIV and sexual violence.

A Family-Based HIV Prevention Program for Black Men to Protect Black Girls

IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE)

Condition
Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis)
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • * Speak English
  • * Males must identify as a current caregiver to girl enrolled in the study
  • * Girl refuses to participate
  • * Inability to understand the consent/assent process
  • * Non-English speaking
  • * Does not self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black
  • * If the primary caregiver (female caregiver/mother) does not consent to the girls' participation with the male caregiver the girl chooses, the girl will not be able to participate
  • * Girls will be excluded if they participated in other phases of the research

Ages Eligible for Study

14 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Illinois at Chicago,

Study Record Dates

2028-05-31