The effects of HIV/AIDS intervention groups for high-risk women in urban clinics. Am J Public Health 1994 Dec;84(12):1918-22
Date
12/01/1994Pubmed ID
7998630Pubmed Central ID
PMC1615378DOI
10.2105/ajph.84.12.1918Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0028598292 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 248 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVE: This study reports the results of a behavior change intervention offered to women at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection seen in an urban primary health care clinic.
METHODS: Participants were 197 women randomly assigned to either an HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) risk reduction group or a comparison group. Women in the HIV/AIDS intervention group attended five group sessions focusing on risk education; skills training in condom use, sexual assertiveness, problem solving, and risk trigger self-management; and peer support for change efforts. Women in the comparison group attended sessions on health topics unrelated to AIDS.
RESULTS: At the 3-month follow-up, women in the HIV/AIDS intervention group had increased in sexual communication and negotiation skills. Unprotected sexual intercourse had declined significantly and condom use had increased from 26% to 56% of all intercourse occasions. Women in the comparison group showed no change.
CONCLUSIONS: Socially disadvantaged women can be assisted in reducing their risk of contracting HIV infection. Risk reduction behavior change interventions should be offered routinely in primary health care clinics serving low-income and high-risk patients.
Author List
Kelly JA, Murphy DA, Washington CD, Wilson TS, Koob JJ, Davis DR, Ledezma G, Davantes BAuthor
Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Community Health Centers
Condoms
Female
HIV Infections
Health Education
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Urban Health
