Mediating social representations using a cartoon narrative in the context of HIV/AIDS: the AmaQhawe Family Project in South Africa.

Journal: Journal of health psychology

Volume: 11

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2006

Affiliated Institutions:  School of Psychology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. peterseni@ukzn.ac.za

Abstract summary 

Using findings from the formative evaluation of the adaptation of the Collaborative HIV/AIDS Adolescent Mental Health Programme (CHAMP) family-based intervention in South Africa, known as the 'AmaQhawe Family Project', the potential role of 'micro-media' using a cartoon narrative for promoting health-enhancing behaviour change is explored. In particular, the cartoon narrative was found to be a useful medium for informing the development and diffusion of health-enhancing social representations that shape the potential for health-related behaviour change.

Authors & Co-authors:  Petersen Inge I Mason Andy A Bhana Arvin A Bell Carl C CC McKay Mary M

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  5
Identifiers
Doi : 
SSN : 1359-1053
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Other Terms
Study Design
Narrative Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
England