Posted on Aug 23, 2013

Dr. Rasheeta Chandler discusses USF Nursing study about HIV prevention in college-aged black women on Health, Wealth, and Wisdom Radio Show

Dr. Rasheeta Chandler discusses USF Nursing study about HIV prevention in college-aged black women on Health, Wealth, and Wisdom Radio Show

University of South Florida College of Nursing Assistant Professor, Rasheeta Chandler, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, discussed on Health, Wealth, and Wisdom 1470 AM AMGG Radio (Senior Voice of America) her current study focused on ways to reduce HIV/AIDS risk in college-aged black women who are disproportionately affected by the disease.

The study “Tailoring an HIV Prevention for College-Aged Black Women” will adapt a previously-tested and effective sexual risk reduction approach, Health Improvement Project for Teens (HIP TEENS), to be culturally relevant and appropriate for college-aged African-American women. The research will test if this program, renamed Health Improvement Project for LADIES (HIP LADIES), helps reduce HIV/AIDS risk.

University of South Florida College of Nursing

Dr. Chandler’s special interview about the study funded by National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)  aired on Aug. 9, 2013 during the radio’s 4:30 p.m. broadcast. Her full interview was also posted on Senior Voice America’s website.

For related stories about Dr. Rasheeta Chandler visit USF College of Nursing’s News Page here.