Findings from SHAZ!: a feasibility study of a microcredit and life-skills HIV prevention intervention to reduce risk among adolescent female orphans in Zimbabwe.
Findings from SHAZ!: a feasibility study of a microcredit and life-skills HIV prevention intervention to reduce risk among adolescent female orphans in Zimbabwe.
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DOI：
10.1080/10852351003640849
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发表时间：
2010
影响因子：
1.1
通讯作者：
Padian NS
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作者：
Dunbar MS;Maternowska MC;Kang MS;Laver SM;Mudekunye-Mahaka I;Padian NS
这项研究测试了在津巴布韦城市/城郊的50名少女孤儿中进行小额信贷和生活技能艾滋病毒预防干预的可行性。定量和定性数据收集的干预措施的交付，艾滋病毒的知识和行为，以及经济指标。该研究还测试了HIV，HSV-2和怀孕。6个月时，结果表明知识和关系能力有所改善。然而，由于经济状况和缺乏足够的支持，贷款偿还和商业成功率都很低。结果表明，小额信贷不是减少少女在这方面风险的最佳生计选择。
This study tested the feasibility of a combined microcredit and life-skills HIV prevention intervention among 50 adolescent female orphans in urban/peri-urban Zimbabwe. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected on intervention delivery, HIV knowledge and behavior, and economic indicators. The study also tested for HIV, HSV-2, and pregnancy. At 6 months, results indicated improvements in knowledge and relationship power. Because of the economic context and lack of adequate support, however, loan repayment and business success was poor. The results suggest that microcredit is not the best livelihood option to reduce risk among adolescent girls in this context.