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Educational technologies for HIV prevention in black people: scope review

Tecnologías educativas para la prevención del VIH en negros: revisión del alcance

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To map the educational technologies implemented for HIV prevention in black people.

Method:

Scope review, performed according to the recommendations of The Joanna Briggs Institute, in Medline/PubMed, Embase, LILACS, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane and PsycINFO databases, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta- Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).

Results:

There were 14 studies published between 1999 and 2020. The main health impacts for black people involved a reduction in rates of unprotected sex, greater use of condoms, a decrease in risky behaviors, a minimization of the number of partners, a greater request for HIV testing and an increase in the use of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Conclusion:

The educational technologies mapped were: workshops, courses, messages, dramatization, videos, application, pamphlet, media and radio campaigns, Facebook groups, website, computer programs and multimedia software.

Keywords:
HIV; Minority health; Blacks; Educational technology; Health education

RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Mapear las tecnologías educativas implementadas para la prevención del VIH en negros.

Método:

Revisión de alcance, realizada de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de The Joanna Briggs Institute, en las bases de datos Medline/PubMed, Embase, LILACS, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane y PsycINFO, utilizando Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews y Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).

Resultados:

Se publicaron 14 estudios entre 1999 y 2020. Los principales impactos en la salud de los negros involucraron una reducción en las tasas de sexo sin protección, mayor uso de condones, una disminución en los comportamientos de riesgo, una minimización del número de parejas, una mayor solicitud de pruebas de VIH y un aumento en el uso de Pre-exposición profilaxis (PrEP).

Conclusión:

Las tecnologías educativas mapeadas fueron: talleres, cursos, mensajes, dramatización, videos, aplicación, folleto, campañas en medios y radio, grupos de Facebook, sitio web, programas informáticos y software multimedia.

Palabras clave:
VIH; Salud de las minorías; Negros; Tecnología educacional; Educación en salud

RESUMO

Objetivo:

Mapear as tecnologias educativas implementadas para prevenção do HIV em negros.

Método:

Revisão de escopo, realizada conforme as recomendações do The Joanna Briggs Institute, nas bases de dados Medline/PubMed, Embase, LILACS, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane e PsycINFO, utilizando-se do instrumento Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).

Resultados:

Encontraram-se 14 estudos publicados entre 1999 e 2020. Os principais impactos para saúde dos negros envolveram a redução das taxas de relações sexuais desprotegidas, o maior uso de preservativos, a diminuição de comportamentos de risco, a minimização do número de parceiros, a maior solicitação de testagens para HIV e o aumento do uso de Profilaxia Pré-exposição (PrEP).

Conclusão:

As tecnologias educativas mapeadas foram: workshops, cursos, mensagens, dramatização, vídeos, aplicativo, panfleto, campanhas de mídia e de rádio, grupos de Facebook, site, programas de computadores e softwares multimídia.

Palavras-chave:
HIV; Saúde das minorias; Negros; Tecnologia educacional; Educação em saúde.

INTRODUCTION

The transmissibility of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) involves multiple factors and is not limited to sexual behavior. It is related to social, behavioral and structural factors that influence the incidence of cases11. Souza EB, Silva RC, Chiachio NCF. Epidemiological profile of people living with HIV-AIDS: a challenge social. Res Soc Dev. 2021;10(16):e561101624159. doi: http://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i16.24159.
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According to the literature, the black population is unequally affected by HIV, with higher prevalence and risk behaviors22. Jeremiah R, Taylor B, Castillo A, Garcia V. A qualitative community assessment of racial/ethnic sexual gender minority young adults: principles for Strategies to Motivate Action(s) for Realistic Tasks (SMART Thinking) addressing HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, mental health, and substance abuse. Am J Mens Health. 2020;14(5):1-10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988320966230.
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The evidence of a greater number of black people with HIV can be explained by the diversity of health determinants, which involves inequalities such as socioeconomic level, nutritional status, living and housing conditions and barriers for accessing healthcare services33. Melo MC, Mesquita FC, Barros MBA, La-Rotta EIG, Donalisio MR. Survival of patients with AIDS and association with level of education level and race/skin color in South and Southeast Brazil: a cohort study, 1998-1999. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2019;28(1):e2018047. doi: https://doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742019000100012.
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In the United States, individuals who identify as black or African-American are at increased risk for HIV infection compared to other races and ethnicities44. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diagnoses of HIV infection in the United States and dependent areas, 2015 [Internet]. Atlanta, GA: CDC; 2016 [cited 2021 Dec 17]. Available from: Available from: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/60911 .
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In Brazil, racial and gender inequalities have a direct impact on the discrimination of this population. Black people often adopt defensive behaviors because social insertion is characterized by processes of devaluation, invisibility of their needs in healthcare actions and programs, health promotion and disease prevention55. Werneck J. Racismo institucional e saúde da população negra. Saúde Soc. 2016;25(3):535-49. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-129020162610.
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Thus, further studies are needed to describe and evaluate HIV prevention interventions in this population, so that target behaviors or prevalent risk factors can be identified for the adoption of effective interventions22. Jeremiah R, Taylor B, Castillo A, Garcia V. A qualitative community assessment of racial/ethnic sexual gender minority young adults: principles for Strategies to Motivate Action(s) for Realistic Tasks (SMART Thinking) addressing HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, mental health, and substance abuse. Am J Mens Health. 2020;14(5):1-10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988320966230.
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From 2007 to 2021, the HIV infection rate was higher in the black population, corresponding to 39.4% in white individuals and 51.7% in black individuals (black and brown)66. Ministério da Saúde (BR), Departamento de Doenças de Condições Crônicas e Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis. Boletim Epidemiológico de HIV/Aids[Internet]. Brasília, DF; Ministério da Saúde: 2021 [cited 2021 Dec 11]. Available from: Available from: http://www.aids.gov.br/pt-br/pub/2021/boletim-epidemiologico-hivaids-2021 .
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Thus, since it is known that this population needs greater assistance, based on records of poor health conditions and limited access to services, care process autonomy must be enhanced and it is essential that health professionals are trained and become familiar with the situation of black individuals, listening to them and allowing them to express their doubts. Therefore, the education process is the best way to meet these needs33. Melo MC, Mesquita FC, Barros MBA, La-Rotta EIG, Donalisio MR. Survival of patients with AIDS and association with level of education level and race/skin color in South and Southeast Brazil: a cohort study, 1998-1999. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2019;28(1):e2018047. doi: https://doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742019000100012.
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,77. Fontes AF, Barbosa RR, Brito D. Where does patient autonomy live, in times of crisis in Portugal? Cien Saude Colet. 2020;25(Supl. 2):4197-200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-812320202510.2.26782020.
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-99. Jordão BA, Espolador GM, Finochio Sabino AMNF, Tavares BB. Conhecimento da gestante sobre o HIV e a transmissão vertical em São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. Rev Bras Pesqui Saúde. 2017 [cited 2021 Dec 18];18(2):26-34. Available from: Available from: https://periodicos.ufes.br/rbps/article/view/1508 .
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Technologies that facilitate the understanding of the teaching process and favor the improvement of care should be used to ensure a successful health education process1010. Lima GCBB, Guimarães AMDN, Silva JRS, Otero LM, Gois CFL. Health education and methodological devices applied in the care of Diabetes Mellitus. Saúde Debate. 2019;43(120):150-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-1104201912011.
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. The technologies that can be used by health professionals during the teaching-learning process include hard technologies (tools, standards and technological equipment); soft-hard technologies (knowledge structured as theories, care models, Nursing process); and soft technologies (establishment of relationships such as bonding, service management and welcoming)1111. Merhy EE, Onocko R. Agir em saúde: um desafio para o público. 2. ed. São Paulo: Hucitec; 2002. .

The educational technology options allow the dissemination of essential information for health promotion, disease prevention, self-care and treatment modalities. These technologies include printed educational materials (booklets, serial albums, leaflets, pamphlets, folders and similar materials), audiovisual resources (such as videos, use of radio and telephone), or those based on personal relationships, through advice, welcoming and dialogue1010. Lima GCBB, Guimarães AMDN, Silva JRS, Otero LM, Gois CFL. Health education and methodological devices applied in the care of Diabetes Mellitus. Saúde Debate. 2019;43(120):150-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-1104201912011.
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Thus, the relevance of the development and applicability of educational technologies for HIV prevention in black individuals is understood, and, therefore, it is necessary to provide more autonomy for them, so that they become health-transforming agents. Therefore, the present study aimed to map the educational technologies implemented for HIV prevention in black people.

METHOD

Ethical aspects

Assessment and approval of this study by the local Research Ethics Committee is not required, as it does not involve human beings, pursuant to Brazilian Resolutions 466/12 and 510/16.

Type of study

This is a scoping review, guided by the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), an international evidence-based health research organization aimed to map the main concepts of a given area and identify existing knowledge gaps in the literature (JBI)1212. Peters MDJ, Godfrey CM, McInerney P, Soares CB, Khalil H, Parker D. Scoping reviews. In: Aromataris E, Munn Z, editors. Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual [Internet]. Adelaide: JBI; 2017 [cited 2022 Jan 05]. Available from: Available from: https://reviewersmanual.joannabriggs.org/ .
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Methodological procedure

For this study, a structured research question was elaborated, based on the acronym PCC, in which P refers to the Problem (HIV prevention), C to the Concept (educational technologies) and C to the Context (black individuals). Thus, through this strategy, the following research question was raised: what are the educational/implemented technologies for HIV prevention in black people?

The inclusion criteria adopted comprised full -text original research articles, without restriction of language or publication date carried out with black individuals and focused on HIV prevention. Review studies, letters, editorials, books, abstracts published in annals, theses and dissertations were excluded.

Registration of the study protocol was performed in the Open Science Framework (OSF), with doi https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YG73F.

Data collection and organization

The first stage was carried out between December 2021 and January 2022, with a broad search through the journals portal of CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel), using the following databases: Medline/PubMed, Embase, LILACS, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane and PsycINFO. In each database, the controlled descriptors were delimited by terms such as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and keywords were defined. Initially, titles, keywords, descriptors and abstracts of studies and proximity with the object of the review were explored. Subsequently, the selected studies were read in full.

A survey of the literary corpus to be analyzed was carried out by combining the following Mesh descriptors: “Minority Health”; “African Continental Ancestry Group”; “Teaching Materials”; “Technology”’; “Educational Technology”; “Information Technology”; “Health Promotion”; “Health education”; “HIV”.

In the second stage, several combinations were made based on the descriptors and keywords, in order to expand the searches. It should be noted that in the sensitization search, Boolean operators AND were used for simultaneous occurrence of subjects, and OR, for the occurrence of respective synonyms, as shown in Chart 1.

Chart 1 -
Database search strategies related to the research. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 2022

In the third stage, the references of the studies selected for full reading were explored, for the identification of the documents to be included in this scope review, and only one article was inserted.

To ensure the quality and transparency of the writing of this article, the guidelines contained in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta Analyzes extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR)1313. Tricco AC, Lillie E, Zarin W, O’Brien KK, Colquhoun H, Levac D, et al. PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMAScR): checklist and explanation. Ann Intern Med 2018;169(7):467-73. doi: http://doi.org/10.7326/M18-0850.
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checklist were observed, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 -
Flowchart of the distribution of the number of articles found, excluded and selected by databases, according to PRISMA-ScR1313. Tricco AC, Lillie E, Zarin W, O’Brien KK, Colquhoun H, Levac D, et al. PRISMA extension for scoping reviews (PRISMAScR): checklist and explanation. Ann Intern Med 2018;169(7):467-73. doi: http://doi.org/10.7326/M18-0850.
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and JBI recommendations1212. Peters MDJ, Godfrey CM, McInerney P, Soares CB, Khalil H, Parker D. Scoping reviews. In: Aromataris E, Munn Z, editors. Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual [Internet]. Adelaide: JBI; 2017 [cited 2022 Jan 05]. Available from: Available from: https://reviewersmanual.joannabriggs.org/ .
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. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 2022

Data analysis

The process for selection of studies and extraction of evidence from retrieved articles was carried out in a dual-independent manner, using the Rayyan selection platform. This selection involved reading titles and abstracts, followed by reading full-text articles and checking the reference list of each of the articles included. In the mapping, information was organized into two synoptic tables with the following variables: author and year, country, database, type of study, level of evidence, objective, type of technology, results/conclusions, target audience, themes, location and theoretical foundation.

The results were analyzed through the synthesis of primary studies and by comparisons regarding the main results that answer the review question, with evidence being classified according to the type of educational technology found in the studies: Soft technologies for HIV prevention in black individuals and Hard technologies for HIV prevention in black individuals.

The levels of evidence were determined as follows: I - evidence from a systematic review or meta-analysis of multiple randomized controlled clinical trials or from clinical guidelines, based on systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials; II - evidence from individual controlled and randomized studies; III - evidence from experimental studies without randomization; IV - evidence from cohort or case-control; V - evidence from a systematic review of descriptive and qualitative studies; VI - evidence from a descriptive or qualitative study; VII - evidence obtained from the opinions of authorities or reports from expert committees1414. Melnyk BM, Fineout-Overholt E. Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2011..

RESULTS

Chart 2 shows the 14 selected studies that made up the final research sample. The articles were published between 1999 and 2020, and most of them (71.4%) were published between 2012 and 2019. Of the studies found, regarding the type of study, six (42.8%) were qualitative studies, with evidence level 6; six (42.8%) were randomized clinical trials, corresponding to evidence level 2; and two (14.2%), of the quasi-experimental type, classified as evidence level 3. Most studies (13/92.8%) were published in the United States and one (7.1%) in Africa.

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Summarization of articles included in the study. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 2022

Regarding the educational strategies used in the studies, the following technologies were developed: workshops, courses, messages, dramatization, videos, application, pamphlet, media campaigns, radio campaign, Facebook groups, website, computers and multimedia software. The final sample of the studies addressed audiences in different contexts, covering mostly adults as well as young people. The main themes involved were about condom use and risky sexual behavior. It is also worth mentioning the foundation of the studies through the use of theories, as shown in Chart 3.

Chart 3 -
Distribution of variables and the respective characteristics of educational technologies. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, 2022

DISCUSSION

The available evidence mapped in this scope review was analyzed through reiterative readings for the elaboration of the categories, and regularity of the relevant information and complementarity were observed. This process determined the synthesis of knowledge in two categories: Soft technologies and Hard technologies for HIV prevention in black people.

Soft-hard technologies for HIV prevention in black people

Analysis of the types of technologies used for HIV prevention in black people showed a lower contribution of soft-hard technologies, totaling three articles1515. Marie SR, Mildred KF, Ronald CJ. An alternative HIV prevention approach for African American college students: a preliminary evaluation. J Natl Soc Allied Health. 2008 [cited 2022 Jan 05];5(6):79-85. Available from: Available from: https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/alternative-hiv-prevention-approach-african/docview/214221647/se-2?accountid=201395 .
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-1717. Wilson TE, Gousse Y, Joseph MA, Browne RC, Camilien B, McFarlane D, Mitchell S, Brown H, Urraca N, Romeo D, Johnson S, Salifu M, Stewart M, Vavagiakis P, Fraser M. HIV prevention for black heterosexual men: the barbershop talk with brothers cluster randomized trial. Am J Public Health. 2019;109(8):1131-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305121.
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, with little dissemination among the studies. Of these, two1616. Kalichman SC, Weinhardt L, Benotsch E, Cherry C. Closing the digital divide in HIV/AIDS care: development of a theory-based intervention to increase Internet access. AIDS Care. 2002;14(4):523-37. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120220133044.
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-1717. Wilson TE, Gousse Y, Joseph MA, Browne RC, Camilien B, McFarlane D, Mitchell S, Brown H, Urraca N, Romeo D, Johnson S, Salifu M, Stewart M, Vavagiakis P, Fraser M. HIV prevention for black heterosexual men: the barbershop talk with brothers cluster randomized trial. Am J Public Health. 2019;109(8):1131-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305121.
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were aimed at adults and one1515. Marie SR, Mildred KF, Ronald CJ. An alternative HIV prevention approach for African American college students: a preliminary evaluation. J Natl Soc Allied Health. 2008 [cited 2022 Jan 05];5(6):79-85. Available from: Available from: https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/alternative-hiv-prevention-approach-african/docview/214221647/se-2?accountid=201395 .
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) at young individuals.

In the analyzed publications, it was found that the soft-hard technologies related to HIV prevention among black individuals were aimed at the following themes: teaching process about information technology and internet access to carry out searches on HIV1515. Marie SR, Mildred KF, Ronald CJ. An alternative HIV prevention approach for African American college students: a preliminary evaluation. J Natl Soc Allied Health. 2008 [cited 2022 Jan 05];5(6):79-85. Available from: Available from: https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/alternative-hiv-prevention-approach-african/docview/214221647/se-2?accountid=201395 .
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-1616. Kalichman SC, Weinhardt L, Benotsch E, Cherry C. Closing the digital divide in HIV/AIDS care: development of a theory-based intervention to increase Internet access. AIDS Care. 2002;14(4):523-37. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120220133044.
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and condom use and risky sexual behavior1717. Wilson TE, Gousse Y, Joseph MA, Browne RC, Camilien B, McFarlane D, Mitchell S, Brown H, Urraca N, Romeo D, Johnson S, Salifu M, Stewart M, Vavagiakis P, Fraser M. HIV prevention for black heterosexual men: the barbershop talk with brothers cluster randomized trial. Am J Public Health. 2019;109(8):1131-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305121.
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The use of soft-hard educational technologies favors the health promotion process, because they are accessible for informing and raising the awareness of this population. In addition, it promotes the questioning, reflection and decision-making of the participants2929. Stragliotto DO, Girardon-Perlini NMO, Rosa BVC, Dalmolin A, Nietsche EA, Somavilla IM, et al. Implementação e avaliação de um vídeo educativo para famílias e pessoas com colostomia. Estima. 2017;15(4):191-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1806-3144201700040002.
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Among the technologies analyzed, the following types were identified: courses, workshop and combination of educational messages, role-play activities and self-assessment activities. Such methods make it possible for the presentation of pre-acquired concepts and learning to facilitate the participation and involvement of the public, which facilitates the process of health promotion, as they become accessible for information and awareness regarding HIV prevention3030. Santos CM, Luna RCF, Silva BL, Klem NG, Alóchio KV. Workshop em suporte básico de vida no ensino fundamental: um relato de experiência. Estácio Saúde. 2018 [cited 2022 Jan 25];7(2):10-3. Available from: Available from: http://periodicos.estacio.br/index.php/saudesantacatarina/article/viewFile/4507/47964932 .
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The use of educational technologies in the context of nursing care is essential, since the foundation of nurses' education is the health education process. Thus, through the use of technological strategies, information significantly impacts and improves the quality of life of the people assisted1010. Lima GCBB, Guimarães AMDN, Silva JRS, Otero LM, Gois CFL. Health education and methodological devices applied in the care of Diabetes Mellitus. Saúde Debate. 2019;43(120):150-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-1104201912011.
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Hard Technologies for HIV prevention in black people

In this category, eleven studies used hard technologies for the purpose of HIV prevention in black people, including video2525. Jones R, Lacroix LJ. Streaming weekly soap opera video episodes to smartphones in a randomized controlled trial to reduce HIV risk in young urban African American/black women. AIDS Behav. 2012;16(5):1341-58. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-012-0170-9.
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,2828. Kalichman SC, Nachimson D. Self-efficacy and disclosure of HIV-positive serostatus to sex partners. Health Psychol. 1999;18(3):281-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037//0278-6133.18.3.281.
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, messages/media campaigns on television and text1919. Mansergh G, Baack BN, Holman J, Mimiaga MJ, Landers S, Herbst JH. Brief report: quantitative assessment of brief messages about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected black/African American and Hispanic/Latino MSM. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2019;80(1):31-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000001869.
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-2020. Makwambeni B, Salawu A. Accounting for youth audiences’ resistances to HIV and AIDS messages in the television drama Tsha Tsha in South Africa. SAHARA J. 2018;15(1):20-30. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17290376.2018.1444506.
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, radio campaigns2121. Cates JR, Francis DB, Ramirez C, Brown JD, Schoenbach VJ, Fortune T, et al. Reducing concurrent sexual partnerships among blacks in the rural southeastern united states: development of narrative messages for a radio campaign. J Health Commun. 2015;20(11):1264-74. doi: https://doi.org/0.1080/10810730.2015.1018643.
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, digital interventions2222. DiClemente RJ, Bradley E, Davis TL, Brown JL, Ukuku M, Sales JM, et al. Adoption and implementation of a computer-delivered HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for African American adolescent females seeking services at county health departments: implementation optimization is urgently needed. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013;63 Suppl 1(1):S66-71. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0b013e318292014f.
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, the closed Facebook group2323. Young SD, Cumberland WG, Lee SJ, Jaganath D, Szekeres G, Coates T. Social networking technologies as an emerging tool for HIV prevention: a cluster randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2013;159(5):318-24. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-159-5-201309030-00005.
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, the website2424. Andrasik MP, Chapman CH, Clad R, Murray K, Foster J, Morris M, et al. Developing concurrency messages for the black community in Seattle, Washington. AIDS Educ Prev. 2012;24(6):527-48. doi: https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2012.24.6.527.
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,2626. Hightow-Weidman LB, Pike E, Fowler B, Matthews DM, Kibe J, McCoy R, Adimora AA. HealthMpowerment.org: feasibility and acceptability of delivering an internet intervention to young Black men who have sex with men. AIDS Care. 2012;24(7):910-20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2011.647677.
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, the multimedia software2727. Klein CH, Card JJ. Preliminary efficacy of a computer-delivered HIV prevention intervention for African American teenage females. AIDS Educ Prev. 2011;23(6):564-76. doi: https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2011.23.6.564.
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, the application1818. Chandler R, Hernandez N, Guillaume D, Grandoit S, Branch-Ellis D, Lightfoot M. A community-engaged approach to creating a mobile HIV prevention app for black women: focus group study to determine preferences via prototype demos. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2020;8 (7):e18437. doi: https://doi.org/10.2196/18437.
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and the pamphlet2424. Andrasik MP, Chapman CH, Clad R, Murray K, Foster J, Morris M, et al. Developing concurrency messages for the black community in Seattle, Washington. AIDS Educ Prev. 2012;24(6):527-48. doi: https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2012.24.6.527.
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Thus, an effort to develop and disseminate electronic educational technologies aimed at HIV prevention in black people is perceived. Such awakening to the use of information and communication technologies is essential, as it favors accessibility, dissemination of knowledge, attractiveness and quick access to information3131. Silva AMA, Mascarenhas VHA, Araújo SNM, Machado RS, Santos AMR, Andrade EMLR. Mobile technologies in the Nursing area. Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(5):2570-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0513.
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The development of some educational technologies that use a methodological design such as randomized trials was identified in the analysis of the studies, demonstrating the high methodological rigor used in the development of educational technologies for black individuals. Such studies are essential for health systems and nursing practice, due to their ability to reveal the cause and effect of different interventions3232. Nascimento BRS, Quental OB, Bezerra YCP, Feitosa ANA, Oliveira GS, Medeiros RLFM. Tecnologias da informação e comunicação: um conceito emergente na práxis de enfermeiros na atenção básica. Braz J Prod Eng. 2020 [cited 2022 Jan 25];6(6). Available from: Available from: https://periodicos.ufes.br/bjpe/article/view/30493/20779 .
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Moreover, the technologies were guided by theoretical references, which facilitates the use of ideas that provide the achievement of the expected educational objective3333. Agra MAC, Freitas TCS, Caetano JA, Alexandre ACS, Sá GGM, Galindo Neto NM. Nursing dissertations and theses on the mobile emergency care services: a bibliometric study. Texto Contexto Enferm. 2018;27(1):e3500016. doi: http://doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072018003500016.
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. Theoretical foundation varied depending on the area of knowledge. This is probably due to the issue of interdisciplinarity in health care, which expands the fields of foundation. Therefore, the participation and appreciation of nursing science is necessary, through the recognition and application of theories, in the development of educational technologies for black individuals.

Regarding the use of technologies, two studies2525. Jones R, Lacroix LJ. Streaming weekly soap opera video episodes to smartphones in a randomized controlled trial to reduce HIV risk in young urban African American/black women. AIDS Behav. 2012;16(5):1341-58. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-012-0170-9.
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used video as a health education tool for the population studied, presenting the following themes: HIV prevention, the illness process and the ideal promotion of sexual health.

This type of hard technology can be used in different contexts of care, such as primary, secondary and tertiary. It is also a sophisticated and playful teaching-learning method, whose dissemination of information occurs by capturing the public's attention, as well as by arousing curiosity3434. Rodrigues Junior JC, Rebouças CBA, Castro RCMB, Oliveira PMP, Almeida PC, Pagliuca LMF. Development of an educational video for the promotion of eye health in school children. Texto Contexto Enferm . 2017;26(2):e06760015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072017006760015.
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Although the video is a viable technology for the health education process, few studies developed this type of technology for black individuals. Therefore, it is urgent that researchers develop this technology and invest in the construction and evaluation of the effects of educational videos for HIV prevention in black people.

Analysis of the studies also revealed that the development of technologies, such as applications, videos, websites and Facebook, whose access would be possible through the use of mobile devices, making dissemination, reading and portability possible. This aspect makes viable and maximizes opportunities for interaction and access to information, both for the target audience (black people) and for health professionals3131. Silva AMA, Mascarenhas VHA, Araújo SNM, Machado RS, Santos AMR, Andrade EMLR. Mobile technologies in the Nursing area. Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(5):2570-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0513.
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The other technologies found in primary studies concerned messages disseminated through campaigns on television, radio and computer/multimedia programs. These types of technologies are relevant in the context of health education, since the interaction between health professionals and the target audience and other parties involved can consolidate the teaching-learning process, as well as the power to choose the technology most suitable to the social reality of black people3232. Nascimento BRS, Quental OB, Bezerra YCP, Feitosa ANA, Oliveira GS, Medeiros RLFM. Tecnologias da informação e comunicação: um conceito emergente na práxis de enfermeiros na atenção básica. Braz J Prod Eng. 2020 [cited 2022 Jan 25];6(6). Available from: Available from: https://periodicos.ufes.br/bjpe/article/view/30493/20779 .
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Another educational technology for HIV prevention in black individuals mapped was printed material (pamphlet). This type of technology is easily accessible and also allows individuals to have co-responsibility and autonomy for their own health3232. Nascimento BRS, Quental OB, Bezerra YCP, Feitosa ANA, Oliveira GS, Medeiros RLFM. Tecnologias da informação e comunicação: um conceito emergente na práxis de enfermeiros na atenção básica. Braz J Prod Eng. 2020 [cited 2022 Jan 25];6(6). Available from: Available from: https://periodicos.ufes.br/bjpe/article/view/30493/20779 .
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The use of the various hard technologies for HIV prevention in black individuals that were mapped should not be limited only to care procedures. They should rather allow for closer relationships and humanized and effective care in health education.

Despite the aforementioned, a limitation of this study is the fact that most studies describe the reality of the United States, which has particularities regarding Health Care for the black population that are different from the Brazilian reality.

CONCLUSION

Scientific evidence has demonstrated that the educational technologies built and used (workshops, courses, messages, dramatization, videos, application, pamphlet, media campaigns, radio campaign, Facebook groups, website, computer programs and multimedia software) in interventions with the black population had positive impacts for black individuals, and the consolidation of their autonomy was shown in most studies.

Moreover, the use of educational technologies was essential for reducing the rates of unprotected sex, increasing the use of condoms, minimizing risk behaviors, reducing the number of partners and increasing the request for testing for HIV and increasing the use of PrEP.

The contribution of the study is the mapping of information about educational technologies implemented to prevent HIV in black people, given the higher prevalence and risk behavior for HIV in this population. Therefore, the present study allows the synthesis of the relevant literature, as well as the identification of unmet needs.

Contributions can be made at the national level for different professionals in the field of knowledge, particularly collaborations and innovations for nursing care. But, equally important, additional research is needed to expand knowledge of this broad area of interest.

Acknowledgments:

This study was funded by the following funding bodies: National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES).

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Associate editor:

Cíntia Nasi

Editor-in-chief:

Maria da Graça Oliveira Crossetti

Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    19 Dec 2022
  • Date of issue
    2023

History

  • Received
    18 May 2022
  • Accepted
    24 Aug 2022
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