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Exploring the use of fact-based and story-based learning materials for HIV/STI prevention and sexual health promotion with South Asian women in Toronto, Canada

Health education research, 2019-02, Vol.34 (1), p.27-37 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

The Author(s) 2018. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com 2018 ;ISSN: 0268-1153 ;EISSN: 1465-3648 ;DOI: 10.1093/her/cyy042 ;PMID: 30496410

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Title:
Exploring the use of fact-based and story-based learning materials for HIV/STI prevention and sexual health promotion with South Asian women in Toronto, Canada
Author: Wong, Josephine Pui-Hing ; Kteily-Hawa, Roula ; Chambers, Lori A ; Hari, Shriya ; Vijaya, Chikermane ; Suruthi, Ragulan ; Islam, Shazia ; Vahabi, Mandana
Subjects: Adolescent ; Adult ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group - psychology ; Asians ; Canada ; Consciousness Raising ; Cultural Competency ; Female ; Females ; Focus Groups ; Foreign Countries ; Health Behavior ; Health Education ; Health Education - methods ; Health Promotion - methods ; Health technology assessment ; HIV Infections - prevention & control ; Humans ; Immigrants ; Information Sources ; Knowledge Level ; Middle Aged ; Narration ; Pilot Projects ; Prevention ; Printed Materials ; Risk ; Sex Education ; Sexuality ; Sexually Transmitted Diseases ; Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control ; Social Bias ; Social Discrimination ; Story Telling ; Young Adult
Is Part Of: Health education research, 2019-02, Vol.34 (1), p.27-37
Description: Abstract Story-based learning is well recognized as an effective strategy for adult health education. However, there is a scarcity of research on story-based health education among women in South Asian diasporic communities. To address this gap, we undertook a pilot study in Toronto to explore how South Asian women respond to the use of fact-based and story-based materials for HIV/STI prevention. A total of 78 women were recruited from across the city. We engaged nearly half of the women (n=40) using fact sheets on HIV/STIs, and the remainder (n=38) using stories written by South Asian women on HIV/STIs. Surveys and focus groups were used to explore participants’ responses in terms of knowledge, attitudes and perspectives. Results indicated that both approaches were effective in increasing participants’ knowledge of HIV/STIs. Participants in the fact-based sessions tended to distance themselves from the idea of personal HIV/STI risks. Participants in the story-based groups were emotionally engaged, expressing personal commitments to take a stand against HIV stigma. In summary, within-culture stories are potentially effective tools that enable women to make sense of their own life situations and contextual vulnerabilities. Story-based materials are useful for breaking the silence of taboo topics, addressing stigma and discrimination and raising awareness about collective empowerment.
Publisher: England: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0268-1153
EISSN: 1465-3648
DOI: 10.1093/her/cyy042
PMID: 30496410
Source: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
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Exploring the use of fact-based and story-based learning materials for HIV/STI prevention and sexual health promotion with South Asian women in Toronto, Canada

The Author(s) 2018. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com 2018 ;ISSN: 0268-1153 ;EISSN: 1465-3648 ;DOI: 10.1093/her/cyy042 ;PMID: 30496410

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