A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV prevention knowledge levels are low in sub-Saharan Africa. In our efficacy study, the Mzake ndi Mzake (Friend-to-Friend; hereafter Mzake) 6-session peer group intervention, delivered by health workers, improved HIV prevention knowledge and other outcomes in Malawi. To expand HIV prevention approaches, this implementation study tested whether the intervention remained effective when implemented by trained community volunteers. HIV prevention knowledge findings are presented.

Methods

Using a stepped wedge design, three communities implemented the Mzake program sequentially in randomly assigned order. Repeated surveys assessed outcomes, and participants served as controls until they completed the program. At Time 2, Community 1 became the intervention group, and

SUBMITTER: Kumbani LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9912512 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature