Table 2.
Distribution of outcome variables between TTHV control and intervention groups: gender-equitable attitudes, gender roles, HIV prevention knowledge, attitudes that discourage HIV stigma, HIV partner communication, and multiple sex partners behavior
| Outcome | Control (%) | Intervention (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender equity | ||
| Gender attitudes (above the median) | 35 | 64*** |
| Gender roles (mean number of shared household tasks) | 4 | 7*** |
| HIV prevention knowledge | ||
| Abstain from sex | 24 | 33** |
| Use condom | 80 | 92*** |
| Have sex with only one partner/be faithful to your one partner | 71 | 85*** |
| Avoid sex with prostitutes | 4 | 11*** |
| Reduce the number of sex partners | 6 | 11** |
| Avoid having sex with someone who has other sex partners | 3 | 7** |
| Bring new blade to healer (curandeiro) | 21 | 24 |
| Demand new syringe (seringa) in health services | 13 | 13 |
| Mean number of six correct answersa | 1.9 | 2.4*** |
| HIV stigma | ||
| Attitudes that discourage HIV stigma (above the median) | 30 | 52*** |
| HIV partner communication | ||
| Talked with partner in the past 3 months | 72 | 88*** |
| Topics discussed with partner | ||
| HIV risk (generic) | 43 | 50 |
| HIV prevention (generic) | 66 | 62 |
| Condom use | 26 | 35** |
| Andar fora (being unfaithful) | 28 | 36** |
| Being faithful | 21 | 26 |
| Multiple sex partners | 18 | 30*** |
| HIV testing | 14 | 20* |
| Mean number of topics discussed | 1.9 | 2.8*** |
| Multiple sex partners (with more than one sex partner) | 7 | 2*** |
Note. TTHV = Tchova Tchova Histórias de Vida: Diálogos Comunitários.
aOnly includes the six sex-related responses that were addressed by the program.
*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.