Using Focus Groups in Developing HIV Prevention Strategies for Youth in Rural Communities

Francisco S. Sy; Carol Rheaume; Simon T. Choi; Krista L. Heybruck; McKinley Thomas; Karen T. Pendleton; Romel S. Lacson; Douglas J. Taylor

doi:10.1300/J129v02n03_06

Using Focus Groups in Developing HIV Prevention Strategies for Youth in Rural Communities

Francisco S. Sy, Carol Rheaume, Simon T. Choi, Krista L. Heybruck, McKinley Thomas, Karen T. Pendleton, Romel S. Lacson, Douglas J. Taylor

Health Sciences & Kinesiology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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A qualitative study was conducted using focus group methodology to obtain the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, programmatic suggestions as well as communication strategies for HIV prevention from four specific types of high-risk youth: incarcerated/detained youth, homeless/runaway youth, school aged youth, and alcohol and other drug using youth (in school). Eleven focus groups were conducted. No meaningful differences were found in issues across the four groups; however, there were differences with regard to gender. Youth provided specific suggestions for providing HIV prevention programs which include communication strategies. The results will be used to facilitate in the development and implementation of appropriate HIV prevention measures in eight counties of a predominantly rural south-eastern State.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention in Children and Adolescents
Volume	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J129v02n03_06
State	Published - Nov 13 2009

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Focus groups
HTV prevention
rural communities
youth

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Using Focus Groups in Developing HIV Prevention Strategies for Youth in Rural Communities

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