Altruism and peer-led HIV prevention targeting heroin and cocaine users. Qual Health Res 2010 Nov;20(11):1546-57
Date
07/20/2010Pubmed ID
20639354Pubmed Central ID
PMC3566981DOI
10.1177/1049732310375818Scopus ID
2-s2.0-79952276524 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 24 CitationsAbstract
Peer-delivered HIV prevention and intervention programs play an important role in halting the spread of HIV. Rigorous scientific analysis of the aforementioned programs has focused on the immediate reduction of risk-related behaviors among the target populations. In our longitudinal study of the Risk Avoidance Partnership Peer Intervention for HIV, we assessed the long-term behavioral effects of a peer-led HIV intervention project with active drug users. Initial analysis of the qualitative data highlights the role of altruism as a motivator in sustaining peer educators beyond the immediate goals of the project. We contend that altruism found in volunteers is an important factor in maintaining long-term participation in HIV intervention programs and initiatives using peer educators.
Author List
Convey MR, Dickson-Gomez J, Weeks MR, Li JAuthor
Julia Dickson-Gomez PhD Professor in the Institute for Health and Humanity department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AltruismCocaine-Related Disorders
Drug Users
HIV Infections
Heroin Dependence
Humans
Peer Group
Risk Reduction Behavior
