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SUMMARY:Design and Early Findings from the Empower Theater Arts Peer Educator Program
DESCRIPTION:While a myriad of health education and prevention programs exist in the community and on HBCU college campuses\, most women are unaware of these resources and\, most importantly\, the availability and effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)\, despite being at greater risk of HIV. Black Women and HIV: Empowerment through Engagement\, Education\, and Enrichment (“Empower”) is an HBCU led\, collaborative\, multi-year initiative committed to advancing HIV prevention and sexual health among Black women by implementing culturally responsive education and community engagement. \nProgram methodology targets undergraduate students\, as well as the community at large and incorporates the arts\, storytelling and peer-led approaches. One signature component\, the Theater Arts (TA) Peer Educator Program\, reimagines HIV prevention education delivery. First- and second-year undergraduate students (most female identifying) were recruited and trained through a culturally sensitive\, train-the-trainer model focused on sexual education\, HIV knowledge\, facilitation\, advocacy\, and creative expression. Their knowledge was evaluated with a pre-test/post-test instrument. TA Peers work together to host performance-based events which convey sexual health and HIV prevention education. This group of poets\, actors\, rappers\, and singers leverages their varied skills to deliver sexual health information in an innovative way\, on campus and in the wider community. While still early in the implementation of this intervention\, initial activities have sparked interest and show significant engagement levels.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/design-and-early-findings-from-the-empower-theater-arts-peer-educator-program/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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SUMMARY:EmpowHERed Resilience: Advancing Black Women's Health Together
DESCRIPTION:Black Women’s Health Institute\nEmpowHERed Resilience is a transformative storytelling experience and institute for Black women to gather\, reflect\, and heal. Through a four-part video series\, participants engage with lived stories across HIV prevention\, care\, and long-term wellness\, uplifting sexual health and honoring the full spectrum of Black women’s experiences. This session fosters connection\, affirms lived wisdom\, and builds supportive networks\, empowering Black women to move forward with strength\, purpose\, and possibility. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe at least two self-care\, resilience\, and advocacy tools that support Black women’s wellness.\nExplore community-centered approaches to sexual health across the HIV continuum.\nIdentify one practice to amplify Black women’s voices and strengthen collective care.\nDiscuss how fear\, uncertainty\, and social conditions impact sexual health decisions and access to HIV prevention and care.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/empowhered-resilience/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Institute
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