IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE)
The scientific premise of this research is that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors impact Black girls' sexual reproductive health outcomes (sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)) and experience of sexual violence. This study expands STI/HIV prevention programs to include Black male caregivers, a potentially valuable yet underutilized resource to protect Black girls and reduce their exposure to STI/HIV and sexual violence.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  AIM 1:  Self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black Speak English Males must identify as a current caregiver to girl enrolled in the study  AIM 2: All Community Based Organizations (CBO) directors and IMAGE liaisons will be eligible.  Exclusion Criteria:  AIM 1:  Girl refuses to participate Inability to understand the consent/assent process Non-English speaking Does not self-identify as African American, Black, or mixed race with African American or Black If the primary caregiver (female caregiver/mother) does not consent to the girls' participation with the male caregiver the girl chooses, the girl will not be able to participate Girls will be excluded if they participated in other phases of the research  AIM 2:  • Inability to understand the consent process, and non-employment at a partnering CBO. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - GenderBased: Yes - GenderDescription: AIM 1: Girls aged 14-18 years old; Male caregivers > 18 years old. AIM 2: >18 years old. - MinimumAge: 14 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult, Older Adult