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Findings from SHAZ!: a Feasibility Study of a Microcredit and Life-skills HIV Prevention Intervention to Reduce Risk Among Adolescent Female Orphans in Zimbabwe

Overview
Journal J Prev Interv Community
Publisher Routledge
Specialties Health Services
Public Health
Date 2010 Apr 15
PMID 20391061
Citations 47
Authors
Megan S Dunbar
M Catherine Maternowska
Mi-Suk J Kang
Susan M Laver
Imelda Mudekunye-Mahaka
Nancy S Padian
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Abstract

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.

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