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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
The goal of the Coalition to Reduce HIV in Broward County is to increase awareness of the HIV problem and decrease incidence of sexually transmitted infections among 18-39 year olds in the African-American, Caribbean, and Hispanic communities.
The Coalition conducted a community needs assessment from 1999-2000 and then designed a multilevel, multi-sector, and multi-phased intervention in order to enhance the essential services provided by the Broward County Health Department. Intervention activities included: HIV/AIDS education outreach sessions, various culturally competent resident-focused HIV/AIDS outreach activities, training of community volunteers in HIV prevention, and providing HIV prevention supplies to the target population.
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| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the Coalition to Reduce HIV in Broward County is to increase awareness of the HIV problem and decrease incidence of sexually transmitted infections. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Among the project's target population, sex without a condom declined from 26.3% in 2001 to 21.5% in 2005. In addition, use of a condom at least once in the past year increased from 51.8% in 2001 to 65.8% in 2005 among the Caribbean population. |
| Categories |
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Prevention & Safety
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| Organization(s) |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Date of Implementation |
2001 |
| Geographic Type |
Urban |
| Location |
County: Broward County, FL |
| Primary Contact |
William W. Darrow
Florida International University
University Park Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street
OE 200
Miami, Florida 331990
(305) 919-5252
darroww@fiu.edu
http://chua2.fiu.edu/faculty/darroww/reach2010/...
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| Target Audience |
Adults, Racial / Ethnic Minorities |
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