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Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología

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Abstract

PEREZ-JIMENEZ, David; MONTALVO, Aracelis Escabí  and  APONTE, María del Carmen Cabrera. Desarrollo de una intervención grupal para la prevención del VIH en parejas heterosexuales. Rev. Puertorriq. Psicol. [online]. 2010, vol.21, pp. 07-34. ISSN 1946-2026.

HIV preventive efforts with heterosexual couples are almost nonexistent. We designed a group intervention based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model with the aim of increasing male condom use and promoting the practice of mutual masturbation as a safer sex alternative. We carried out a pilot study with four couples to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention and the aspects of content and format that needed to be modified. Findings reflect that participants were very satisfied with the intervention and they found it entertaining and innovative. They were very comfortable with its format, as well as with the activities. The findings confirm the feasibility of this intervention and the need to direct preventive efforts to this population.

Keywords : HIV; AIDS; Heterosexual couples; male condom; mutual masturbation.

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