The Dreamer Girls Project: Adaptation of SISTA/SIHLE for HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Prevention Among Black Adolescent Girls

Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Aug 12, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The Dreamer Girls Project is a research study aimed at helping Black adolescent girls prevent HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The study will gather information through focus groups, where girls will talk about their experiences and share their thoughts in a supportive environment. This will help researchers understand the best ways to provide education and support for these important issues.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be Black or African American females aged 13 to 18 years old, live in Paterson, New Jersey, and speak English as their first language. They will need permission from a parent or guardian to participate. If you or someone you know fits this description, taking part in this study would involve sharing experiences in group discussions, which can be a valuable way to connect with others and contribute to a project that aims to make a positive impact on the community.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria
• • 1. Identify as a Black/African American female
• • 2. Be between the ages of 13-18 years old;
• • 3. Consent to being a part of the study (Parent consent and youth assent if under 18 years old);
• • 4. Live in Paterson, New Jersey at the time of the study;
• • 5. English as their first language.
• • Exclusion Criteria
• • 1. not identify as Black/African American only
• • 2. be under the age of 13 or over the age of 18
• • 3. no parental consent provided
• • 4. no youth assent provided
• • 5. does not live in Paterson
• • 6. does not read, speak or write in English
• • 7. is currently pregnant