Experimental components analysis of brief theory-based HIV/AIDS risk-reduction counseling for sexually transmitted infection patients.
An experimental components analysis of brief HIV risk-reduction counseling based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model was conducted with 432 men and 193 women receiving sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic services. Following baseline assessments, participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 90-min risk-reduction counseling sessions that deconstructed the IMB model within a full factorial design. Participants were followed for 9 months, with STI diagnoses monitored over 12 months. Men who received the full IMB session evidenced relatively greater use of risk-reduction behavioral skills and relatively lower rates of unprotected intercourse over 6-months follow-up and had fewer new STIs. For women, however, the motivational counseling demonstrated the most positive outcomes. Results suggest that brief single-exposure HIV prevention counseling can reduce HIV transmission risks.
Kalichman
Seth C
SC
Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA. seth.k@uconn.edu
Cain
Demetria
D
Weinhardt
Lance
L
Benotsch
Eric
E
Presser
Kelly
K
Zweben
Allan
A
Bjodstrup
Bonnie
B
Swain
Geoffrey R
GR
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011582:Psychological Theory; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*