An interactive multimedia program to prevent HIV transmission in men with intellectual disability.

McMahon et al. (2014) built a short computer program. It used cartoons, videos, and quizzes to teach HIV facts and condom skills.

Twenty-eight men with mild or moderate intellectual disability used the program for one hour a week over four weeks. Staff tested their knowledge and condom skills before and after.

After the four short lessons, the men scored much higher on HIV facts. They also put condoms on models faster and with fewer errors.

The gains were large enough that chance alone could not explain them.

Gil-Llario et al. (2022) asked 253 Spanish adults with ID about real condom use. Only 27 percent used condoms every time. The same two skills Jennifer taught—knowledge and self-efficacy—were the top predictors of actual use.

Chiviacowsky et al. (2013) reviewed tobacco and alcohol lessons for people with ID. They found only one weak study that worked. Their call for "rigorous, theory-based trials" shows why Jennifer’s clear, scripted program is needed.

Yakubova et al. (2013) used an interactive whiteboard to teach daily tasks. Like Jennifer, they saw quick skill gains when learners could tap screens and watch short clips. Both studies prove interactive tech works for this population.

You now have a free, one-hour curriculum that boosts condom skills and HIV knowledge. Use it during health units or before community outings. The men in the study kept the skills, so you can feel confident rolling it out in day programs or group homes.