CoupleConnect: A gender-transformative approach to HIV prevention for Tanzanian couples

Case Study

Year

2014

Author/s

The Champion Project

CONTRIBUTING ORGANISATION/PUBLICATION

EngenderHealth/CHAMPION Project

SUMMARY

In 2011, the CHaMpIon project developed CoupleConnect, an innovative, interactive curriculum designed to prevent HIV infection among tanzanian couples in committed relationships by improving couple communication and changing gender norms—both important determinants of healthy sexual and reproductive health behavior. pilot workshop results demonstrated that providing opportunities for joint decision making helped to strengthen relationships. Couples reporting a higher sense of “couple connectedness” after the intervention were more likely to engage in healthier sexual behaviors that reduce adverse health outcomes for themselves and their families.

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