Small islands, big problem: HIV/AIDS and youth in Trinidad and Tobago.
OBJECTIVE
In the Caribbean region, women and young girls are becoming infected with HIV at a 6:1 rate more than men. Our study investigated effective methods for reducing HIV/AIDS risks among adolescent girls in the Caribbean.


METHODS
One hundred females, aged 15-21, were randomly assigned into a control or intervention group. Subjects were assessed at baseline and postintervention.


RESULTS
Analysis of variance revealed that items measuring feelings about self, perceived risk, and sexual attitudes had statistically significant postintervention increase.


CONCLUSIONS
Sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention programs that address stigma, promote HIV testing, and reinforce safer sex practices are needed.
Baird
Donna S
DS
Department of International Health, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. dbaird@ahm.com
Yearwood
Edilma L
EL
Perrino
Carrol S
CS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D021841:Safe Sex; D014300:Trinidad and Tobago; D016387:Women's Health