An HIV/AIDS risk-reduction program for mentally ill hospital patients: assessing readiness for change.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS cognitive-behavioral skills-training program in promoting readiness for behavior change among a sample of psychiatric inpatients. Significant differences were found in the domain of precontemplation for women patients, in domain of contemplation for patients diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, and in the domain of action for men and for patients with a mood disorder. In all areas, difference scores reflected an improvement between pre- and posttest levels.
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School of Social Work, Jackson State University, Miss 39211, USA. ediewms@mail1.jsums.edu
Donnelly
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Proesher
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires