International journal of women's health
Evaluation of an HBM-Based Educational Intervention on HIV Preventive Behaviors Among Vulnerable Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study
By Rezaee Moradali M, Zareipour MA and Safari Nezhad Z.
Abstract
Purpose
HIV remains a major public health challenge worldwide, particularly among vulnerable women who are at higher risk of infection due to Various factors. Educational interventions based on behavioral theories can play an important role in promoting preventive behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate impact of an HBM-based Educational Intervention on HIV preventive behaviors among vulnerable women.
Methods
This quasi-experimental study was conducted among 120 vulnerable women with high-risk behaviors referring to the behavioral counseling center in Urmia. Participants were allocated into two intervention and control groups (60 people each) through matched convenience sampling. The intervention group received an educational program designed according to the constructs of the Health Belief Model. Three months after the completion of the intervention, the post test questionnaire was administered to both groups. Data were collected before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire assessing HBM constructs and HIV preventive behaviors. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, paired t-tests, chi-square tests, ANCOVA and multivariable linear regression.