TY - JOUR
T1 - Applying Qualitative Data Derived from a Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) Approach to Develop a Community-based HIV Prevention Program for Adolescents in Thailand
AU - Watthayu, Nantiya
AU - Wenzel, Jennifer
AU - Panchareounworakul, Kobkul
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.
PY - 2015/9/1
Y1 - 2015/9/1
N2 - HIV education programs are needed to address risk-taking behavior for adolescents. The purpose of our study was to use the World Health Organization's Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) method to design a community-based, cultural- and age-appropriate HIV prevention program for adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand. Adolescent single-gender-specific focus groups (n = 3; 28 participants) were used to gather reactions/ideas about program topics/approaches. An adult, mixed-gender group was held to review information identified by adolescents. Sessions were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Themes regarding HIV content and the process of implementation emerged from a qualitative content analysis of the data. Community representatives recommended incorporation of HIV information and risk-prevention skills. Information delivery suggestions included small group discussions, interactive games/role-playing, program materials/terminology, and HIV-infected program facilitators. Community members provided critical input toward an HIV prevention program tailored to meet adolescents' unique needs/interests. The RAR model provides opportunities to engage communities in developing health-related interventions.
AB - HIV education programs are needed to address risk-taking behavior for adolescents. The purpose of our study was to use the World Health Organization's Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) method to design a community-based, cultural- and age-appropriate HIV prevention program for adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand. Adolescent single-gender-specific focus groups (n = 3; 28 participants) were used to gather reactions/ideas about program topics/approaches. An adult, mixed-gender group was held to review information identified by adolescents. Sessions were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Themes regarding HIV content and the process of implementation emerged from a qualitative content analysis of the data. Community representatives recommended incorporation of HIV information and risk-prevention skills. Information delivery suggestions included small group discussions, interactive games/role-playing, program materials/terminology, and HIV-infected program facilitators. Community members provided critical input toward an HIV prevention program tailored to meet adolescents' unique needs/interests. The RAR model provides opportunities to engage communities in developing health-related interventions.
KW - Adolescents
KW - Community partnership
KW - Community-based participatory research
KW - HIV prevention
KW - Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR)
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jana.2015.05.002
DO - 10.1016/j.jana.2015.05.002
M3 - Article
C2 - 26279387
AN - SCOPUS:84939245421
SN - 1055-3290
VL - 26
SP - 602
EP - 612
JO - Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
JF - Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
IS - 5
ER -