A Group-level Intervention to Reduce HIV/STI Risk for Women Who Have Sex With Women in Calgary and Toronto

"The intervention will adapt the Many Men, Many Voices (3MV) group level intervention for MSM to address individual and social determinants of HIV/STI risk and vulnerability. This intervention involves 6 consecutive 2-3 hours sessions conducted at a weekend retreat. We will have 1 retreat in Calgary and 1 retreat in Toronto; each retreat will include 20 persons.~Based on the 3MV format, a draft template includes: Session 1: Intersectionality; Session 2: STI/HIV Prevention Among WSW and LBQ Women; Session 3: STI/HIV Risk Assessment and Prevention Options; Session 4: Relationship Issues; Session 5: Self-efficacy, Resilient Coping and Capacity for Change; Session 6: Social Support and Problem Solving to Maintain Change.~Delivery methods include discussion, role-plays and risk-reduction planning."