Gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV are interrelated public health problems affecting numerous global communities. To date, few prevention initiatives have demonstrated reductions in GBV and HIV, and thus there is an urgency to identify effective strategies to prevent these interconnected public health crises. The purpose of the current article is to describe a gender-enhanced life skills training curriculum (GE-LSTC) currently being developed in Nairobi, Kenya. We discuss previous research relevant to the GE-LSTC; the theoretical underpinnings of the GE-LSTC; the history and context of the GE-LSTC; preliminary implementation, feasibility, and acceptability data on the GE-LSTC; and plans for further refinement and rigorous evaluation of the GE-LSTC.

基于性别的暴力 (GBV) 和 HIV 是相互关联的公共卫生问题，影响着众多全球社区。迄今为止，很少有预防举措表明 GBV 和 HIV 的减少，因此迫切需要确定有效的策略来预防这些相互关联的公共卫生危机。本文的目的是描述目前正在肯尼亚内罗毕开发的性别增强生活技能培训课程 (GE-LSTC)。我们讨论了与 GE-LSTC 相关的先前研究；GE-LSTC的理论基础；GE-LSTC 的历史和背景；GE-LSTC 的初步实施、可行性和可接受性数据；并计划进一步完善和严格评估 GE-LSTC。