Unzip the Truth: Results from the Fort Peck Men's Sexual Health Intervention and Evaluation Study |
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| Authors: | Elizabeth Rink Adriann Ricker Kris FourStar Michael Anastario |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Health and Human Development, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA;2. Independent Consultant, Poplar, MT, USA;3. Department of Mathematics, University of Central America, San Salvador, El Salvador |
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| Abstract: | American Indian (AI) men experience sexual and reproductive health disparities including sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancy, absent fatherhood, and intimate relationship violence. Using a case-control study within a community-based participatory research framework, we investigated the effectiveness of a sexual and reproductive health peer led education intervention model for AI men, ages 18–24. Intervention results demonstrated the greatest impact on attitudes regarding contraceptives, commitment in relationships, and consistency of condom use. Our study provides insights into how to access education and influence sexual risk behaviors among a diverse group of hard to reach young adult males. |
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| Keywords: | Community-based participatory research young adult American Indian men sexual risk behaviors peer led education intervention model |
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