Publications by authors named "Johanna Maysonet-Cruz"
Article Synopsis
- Teenagers are the fastest growing group of new HIV infections, prompting the ASUMA Project in Puerto Rico to develop a support model aimed at reducing HIV risk in early adolescents.
- The study followed 135 participants over three years, comparing an intervention group with a control group using self-administered questionnaires to measure changes in HIV risk behaviors and developmental factors.
- The results indicated a significant decrease in HIV risk behaviors and positive improvements in developmental factors among the intervention group, highlighting the effectiveness of culturally tailored interventions for HIV/AIDS prevention.
