Table 1 List of topics for weekly educational sessions in the experimental intervention
Session no. | Session topic |
|---|---|
1 | Introduction to the EMERGE Project |
2 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
3 | Developing a Microbusiness Idea |
4 | Developing a Microbusiness Plan and Budget |
5 | Poverty and HIV in Baltimore City (HIV 1) |
6 | Safer Sex Communication and Practices (HIV 2) |
7 | Working with a Business Mentor |
8 | Microbusiness Registration and Launch |
9 | Managing Personal and Business Finances |
10 | Behavioral Economics and Sexual Risk-Taking (HIV 3) |
11 | Using Your Money to Prevent HIV (HIV 4) |
12 | Expanding Your Microbusiness |
13 | Marketing and Managing Microbusiness Risks |
14 | Acquiring New Skills for Your Microbusiness |
15 | Accessing HIV Prevention Technologies (HIV 5) |
16 | Avoiding Costs of Unsafe Sex (HIV 6) |
17 | Real Baltimore Business Owners: Questions Answered |
18 | Group Presentations and Feedback |
19 | Preparing for Small Business Taxes |
20 | Closing and Summary |