The Spoken Word Project: Using Poetry in Community Dialogue and Mobilization for HIV Prevention

• Main Authors: Malika Roman Isler (Author), Gaurav Dave (Author), Heather L. Jones (Author), Doris Stith (Author), Tiarney Ritchwood (Author), Turquoise Griffith (Author), Leslie Atley (Author), Giselle Corbie-Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The University of Alabama, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Spoken word, a form of performance poetry, is a promising approach to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, as it has the potential to encourage dialogue among and within communities and address concerns regarding the social stigma present in rural communities. The purpose of this study is to describe...