title: Desarrollo de una intervención grupal para la prevención del VIH en parejas heterosexuales.
abstract: HIV preventive efforts with heterosexual couples are almost nonexistent. We designed a group intervention based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model with the aim of increasing male condom use and promoting the practice of mutual masturbation as a safer sex alternative. We carried out a pilot study with four couples to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention and the aspects of content and format that needed to be modified. Findings reflect that participants were very satisfied with the intervention and they found it entertaining and innovative. They were very comfortable with its format, as well as with the activities. The findings confirm the feasibility of this intervention and the need to direct preventive efforts to this population.
authors.affiliation: Universidad de Puerto Rico.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pérez-Jiménez
authors.forename: Aracelis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Escabí Montalvo
authors.forename: María
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Carmen Cabrera Aponte
keywords: AIDS; HIV; Heterosexual couples; male condom; mutual masturbation