Motivators and barriers to participation of ethnic minority families in a family-based HIV prevention program

Rogério M. Pinto*, Mary M. McKay, Donna Baptiste, Carl C. Bell, Sybil Madison-Boyd, Roberta Paikoff, Marla Wilson, Daisy Phillips

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Abstract

Involving low-income, ethnic minority families in lengthy HIV prevention programs can be challenging. Understanding the motivators and barriers to involvement may help researchers and practitioners design programs that can be used by populations most at risk forHIV exposure. The present study discusses motivators and barriers to involvement in the Collaborative HIV Prevention and Adolescent Mental Health Project (CHAMP), using data from a sample of 118 families that participated at varying levels in the twelve sessions of the program. Most participants chose motivators that reflect their perceptions of individual and/or family needs ("CHAMP might help me, mine, and other families"), and of characteristics of the program, such as CHAMP staff were friendly, CHAMP was fun. Among barriers to involvement, respondents expressed concerns about confidentiality, and about being judged by program staff. Respondents also repolted experiencing many stressful events in their families (e.g., death and violence in the family) that may have been barriers to their involvement. Knowing these motivators and barriers, researchers and practitioners can enhance involvement inHIV prevention programs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCommunity Collaborative Partnerships
Subtitle of host publicationThe Foundation for HIV Prevention Research Efforts
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages187-201
Number of pages15
Volume5
Edition1-2
ISBN (Print)9780203726150
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

Funding

This study was supported by grants from NIMH (R01 MH 63662) and the W. T. Grant Foundation. Dr. Pinto is currently post-doctoral fellow at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies supported by training grant from NIMH (T32 MH19139, Behavioral Sciences Research in HIV Infection). Motivators and Barriers to Participation of Ethnic Minority Families in a Family-Based HIV Prevention ProgramRogério M. PintoMary M. McKayDonna BaptisteCarl C. BellSybil Madison-BoydRoberta PaikoffMarla WilsonDaisy PhillipsRogério M. Pinto, PhD, is affiliated with the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University. Mary M. McKay, PhD, is affiliated with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Donna Baptiste, PhD, Carl C. Bell, MD, Sybil Madison-Boyd, PhD, Roberta Paikoff, PhD, Marla Wilson, BA, and Daisy Phillips are affiliated with the University of Illinois, Chicago, CHAMP Collaborative Board-New York.Address correspondence to: Rogério M. Pinto, PhD, CSW, New York State Psychiatric Institute, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, Unit 15, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032 (E-mail: [email protected]).The authors thank CHAMP staff and participant families.This study was supported by grants from NIMH (R01 MH 63662) and the W. T. Grant Foundation. Dr. Pinto is currently post-doctoral fellow at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies supported by training grant from NIMH (T32 MH19139, Behavioral Sciences Research in HIV Infection).

Keywords

  • African American families
  • Barriers
  • HIV prevention program
  • Involvement
  • Motivators

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Psychology

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