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Health communication film, community-based, and intergenerational approaches have shown promise in promoting engagement and dialogue around sensitive health topics, yet brief, scalable interventions tailored to Black women across the life course remain underexplored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This protocol describes a mixed-methods, pre\u2013post, single-session intergenerational group intervention designed to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of\n                      <jats:italic>RoyalTea: Mind, Body, and Soul Care<\/jats:italic>\n                      , a film-centered Sister Circle intervention. Approximately 200 Black women aged 18 years and older, living with or vulnerable to HIV, will be recruited from community-based settings using purposive strategies. Each intervention session lasts approximately 2.5\u20133 h and includes HIV and sexual health education, viewing of a 25-min health communication film (\n                      <jats:italic>Even Me<\/jats:italic>\n                      ), pre- and post-intervention surveys, and a facilitated intergenerational Sister Circle discussion. Quantitative measures assess HIV-related motivation and behavioral intentions, HIV prevention self-efficacy, and HIV knowledge before and after the intervention. Qualitative data are collected through open-ended post-survey items and semi-structured group discussions to examine participants' interpretations of sexual health, HIV prevention, stigma, and community responsibility.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pre\u2013post change in quantitative outcomes will be examined using paired statistical analyses. Qualitative data will be analyzed thematically to explore perceived impact, meaning-making, and mechanisms of change. Quantitative and qualitative findings will be integrated during interpretation to provide a comprehensive assessment of intervention feasibility and potential effects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study will generate evidence on the feasibility of a brief, intergenerational, multimedia-based Sister Circle intervention for promoting sexual health and HIV prevention among Black women. 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