Program Components
- Community-based HIV prevention program for use in family medicine and health clinics
- SiHLE is an acronym for Sistas, Informing, Healing, Living, Empowering.
- Gender-specific and culturally tailored program
- Four, four-hour interactive group sessions
- Sessions utilizing poetry and artwork of African American women, role plays, and discussions, demonstrating use of a condom
- It is highly recommended to have one adult health educator and two peer educators (all trained, African American, and female)
Intended Participants
- Sexually active African American females, ages 14 to 18
- Urban and suburban youth
Evaluation Findings
- Reduced number of new sexual partners
- Reduced incidence of unprotected sex
- Increased condom use
- Long-term: Reduced incidence of STIs
- Long-term: Reduced incidence of pregnancy
*Source: Advocates for Youth, Science and Success, 2nd Edition