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## Breadcrumb

            -  Evidence and Innovation 
            -  Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review 
            -  Programs 
            -  ¡Cuídate! 

# *¡Cuídate!*

- Program Information
- Program Overview
- Program Description
- Program Component Table
- Program Implementation

- Research Evidence
- Reviewed Studies
- Study Characteristics
- Study Findings

*¡Cuídate!*

The program is designed for and has been evaluated in school and community-based settings.

http://www.etr.org/ebi/programs/cuidate/

http://www.etr.org/ebi/programs/cuidate/

Program component data is not available.

                        -  Influence attitudes, behavioral and normative beliefs, and self-efficacy regarding HIV risk-reduction behaviors, specifically abstinence and condom use, by incorporating the theme of ¡Cuídate! (i.e. taking care of oneself, one’s partner, family, and community). 
                        -  Highlight cultural values that support safer sex, and reframe cultural values that are perceived as barriers to safer sex. 
                        -  Emphasize how cultural values influence attitudes and beliefs in ways that affect HIV risk-associated sexual behavior. 

                        - Introduction and Overview
                        - Building Knowledge about HIV, STDs and Pregnancy
                        - Understanding Vulnerability to Pregnancy, STDs and HIV Infection
                        - Attitudes and Beliefs About Pregnancy, STDs, HIV and Safer Sex
                        - Building Condom Use Skills
                        - Building Negotiation and Refusal Skills

iCuidate! also includes the development of an Advisory Board made up of community members, which can provide unique insight to the target population.

                        - Support staff can include members of the community, current staff members of the implementing agency, or peer advisors/mentors.
                        - The Advisory board should be comprised of community members with insights into the needs of targeted youth.

                        - Facilitator Curriculum
                        - Curriculum DVD and CD set  	-  ¡Cuidate!  Take Care of Yourself  	- Demasiado Joven  	- Sofia & Miguel: Condom Negotiation  	- Music CD
                        - Activity Set
                        - A printable activity set (on CD)

The distributor also provides access to a table of contents and a sample lesson on their website: http://www.etr.org/ebi/programs/cuidate/

http://www.etr.org/ebi/programs/cuidate/

Formal training is highly recommended for educators who plan to teach iCuidate! to prepare them to effectively implement and replicate the curriculum with fidelity for the intended participants.Training on ¡Cuídate! is available through ETR's Professional Learning Services. Training options include a 2-day Training of Educators with follow-up support. Visit http://www.etr.org/ebi/training-ta/types-of-services/training-of-educators/ for more information or submit a Training & TA Request Form.

http://www.etr.org/ebi/training-ta/

**Program Structure:**
                        - In the original research study, the program was conducted in two sessions (3 modules per session) within a 1-week period. It would be feasible to deliver more sessions (e.g., 3 sessions with 2 modules per session, over a 3-week period or 6 sessions with 1 module per session, over a 6-week period). It is recommended that there be a minimum of two sessions to allow sufficient time for participants to process the information presented.

**Program Participants:**
                        - In the original research study, groups included boys and girls. Both girls and boys responded favorably to the group mix, saying they were interested in what the other sex thought. Single gender groups might also be effective. Group size should be large enough to provide interaction among participants, and to allow all youth to practice skills. Larger groups may be feasible if more than one facilitator is available.
                        - Age range of participants is 13 to 18 years. In the original research study, a diverse age range did not create difficulties. You may decide to include a similar age range or restrict groups to a specific age range.

**Program Facilitators:**
                        - Facilitators able to work with youth and demonstrate correct condom use techniques: Professionals and community workers can effectively deliver the  ¡Cuídate!  program. They should be comfortable with youth and in discussing sexual issues.

**Program Activities:**
                        - Use of role-plays and scenarios to demonstrate and emphasize specific points included in the program and to allow participants to practice skills learned: Specifics of role-plays can be changed to address the age, sexual experience, language, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation of the group.
                        - Use of music and videos relevant to your population or community: Several places in the program allow flexibility in choosing music or videos to reinforce important messages or themes in the program.

**Program Language:**
                        - Sessions may be conducted in either English or Spanish. It is recommended that the program be conducted in only one language because switching languages when youth are NOT bilingual can interrupt the group dynamic.

### Evidence by Outcome Domain and Study

#### Notes

*Some study entries may include more than one citation because each citation examines a different follow-up period from the same study sample, or because each citation examines a different set of outcome measures on the same study sample. A blank cell indicates the study did not examine any outcome measures within the particular outcome domain or the findings for the outcome measures within that domain did not meet the review evidence standards.*

*Information on evidence of effectiveness is available only for studies that received a high or moderate rating. Read the description of the review process for more information on how these programs are identified.*