This research study was conducted in five low-income communities in the northeast area of Puerto Rico a purposive sample of four public housing developments. Participants were randomly assigned to the control or experimental conditions. In the control group, Salud Mujer (SM) a standard of care intervention that involves the delivery of information in the traditional format was implemented. In the experimental group, AcS an evidence-based intervention that incorporates the use of art (i.e. drawings) as the delivery strategy was implemented. The program implementation phase began on September 2013 and ended on December 2014. Participants completed previously validated instruments prior to the first intervention session (baseline), after the completion of the intervention, and three months after baseline measure. A total of 94 heterosexual women were recruited with a mean age of 31 years old. Most women were married or with a partner with a mean of 7 years into their relationship. Educational attainment was higher for those who completed high school education or a higher degree. About 72% were unemployed.
