Our Study

The proposed study focuses on communication between HIV+ mothers and their daughters on issues such as perceptions of HIV risk, HIV/AIDS knowledge, and their attitudes and beliefs; the impact of intergenerational trauma and an adolescents’ HIV risk; and the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes regarding use of PrEP in adolescents to reduce HIV incidence. HIV/AIDS is experienced disproportionately among African American women. Women of color worldwide are affected by HIV/AIDS at rates far higher than any other race.  In the last decade, the incidence of HIV/AIDS in these communities saw little decline and in 2016, African American women accounted for 4,560 (61%) of the estimated new HIV infections among all women (CDC, 2018). This is an alarming statistic as African American women over the ages of 18 make up only 13% of the female population, yet account for the majority of new HIV/AIDS cases. This statistic demonstrates the need to develop programs focusing on African women and their daughters. 

Eligibility is as follows: 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MOTHERS

  • African American women 
  • HIV positive with verification from clinical data 
  • Has a daughter ages of 12-21 living with them at least 50% of the time
  • English speaking

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DAUGHTERS

  • African American women 
  • HIV negative 
  • Between the ages of 12-21 living with their mom at least 50% of the time
  • English-speaking