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A team of researchers is examining how different perceptions of masculinity can influence HIV prevention messages in Central America, the Columbia State reports. The team, which is supported by USAID and Population Services International, has held focus groups with 1,200 men from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama to learn about different perceptions of masculinity and how the hands see themselves. The work force completed 11-point surveys on issues such as what motivates them, what is important in life and what watchword best describes them. Using the surveys, the researchers developed six-spot primary categories to which HIV/AIDS bar messages can be customized, according to the State. "It's another approach for behavioral change messages," Susana Lungo, plan director for the opening move, said.
The six primary categories ar powerful, men to whom researchers should stress that they have the office to choose condom use; energetic, wHO can be reached by emphasizing that they can make a contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS; protector, world Health Organization should be given messages about fidelity and prophylactic use for the rice beer of protecting their families; relaxed, world Health Organization tend to be receptive to condom use because of in the main open attitudes; searchers, to whom safe use has to be presented in interesting and engaging ways; and passionate, men wHO are receptive to faithfulness and safety use messages out of respect for their partners.
According to the researchers, although the categories were developed to promote HIV prevention, they also can be used for teenaged pregnancy bar and other health issues (Reid, Columbia State, 8/21).
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