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ArticleEvaluation and program planning2018

Linking at-risk South African girls to sexual violence and reproductive health services: A mixed-methods assessment of a soccer-based HIV prevention program and pilot SMS campaign.

Katherine G Merrill, Jamison C Merrill, Rebecca B Hershow, Chris Barkley, Boitumelo Rakosa, Jeff DeCelles, Abigail Harrison

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7 authors.

Katherine G MerrillGrassroot Soccer, Cape Town, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Electronic address: kgmerrill@jhu.edu.
Jamison C MerrillGrassroot Soccer, Cape Town, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Electronic address: jmerrill@up2ussports.org.
Rebecca B HershowGrassroot Soccer, Cape Town, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Electronic address: rhershow@live.unc.edu.
Chris BarkleyGrassroot Soccer, Cape Town, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Electronic address: cbarkley@grassrootsoccer.org.
Boitumelo RakosaGrassroot Soccer, Soweto, Nike Football Training Center, 1096 Chris Hani Road, Soweto, Gauteng, 1809, South Africa. Electronic address: tumi@grassrootsoccer.org.
Jeff DeCellesGrassroot Soccer, Cape Town, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Electronic address: j.decelles@grassrootsoccer.org.
Abigail HarrisonDepartment of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, 121 S. Main Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States. Electronic address: Abigail_harrison@brown.edu.

Funding

Science/Technical CoreP2CHD041020 · NICHD · BROWN UNIVERSITY · PI Margot Jackson · 2016 to 2026
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NICHD NIH HHS P2C HD041020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Grassroot Soccer developed SKILLZ Street-a soccer-based life skills program with a supplementary SMS platform-to support adolescent girls at risk for HIV, violence, and sexual and reproductive health challenges. We conducted a mixed-methods assessment of preliminary outcomes and implementation processes in three primary schools in Soweto, South Africa, from August to December 2013. Quantitative methods included participant attendance and SMS platform usage tracking, pre/post questionnaires, and structured observation. Qualitative data were collected from program participants, parents, teachers, and a social worker during 6 focus group discussions and 4 in-depth interviews. Of 394 participants enrolled, 97% (n = 382) graduated, and 217 unique users accessed the SMS platform. Questionnaires completed by 213 participants (mean age: 11.9, SD: 3.02 years) alongside qualitative findings showed modest improvements in participants' perceptions of power in relationships and gender equity, self-esteem, self-efficacy to avoid unwanted sex, communication with others about HIV and sex, and HIV-related knowledge and stigma. The coach-participant relationship, safe space, and integration of soccer were raised as key intervention components. Implementation challenges were faced around delivery of soccer-based activities. Findings highlight the relevance and importance of programs like SKILLZ Street in addressing challenges facing adolescent girls in South African townships. Recommendations for future programs are provided.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePower, PsychologicalSelf EfficacyAdolescentChildFemaleHealth PromotionHIV InfectionsHumansInterviews as TopicParent-Child RelationsPilot ProjectsProgram EvaluationReproductive Health ServicesSchoolsSex OffensesAdolescent girlsGender violenceHIVSexual & reproductive healthSoccer-based intervention

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PMID29890449
PMCPMC6613633

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