Using motivational interviewing to promote HIV testing at an American Indian substance abuse treatment facility.
Alcohol and drug use are associated with increased risk of HIV/AIDS. American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have high rates of alcohol and other drug use, as well as a high incidence of unsafe sex behaviors and injection drug use practices. Indicators of AI/AN HIV risks involving sexual activity include high rates of STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Despite these facts, the prevalence of HIV infection among AI/AN is not well known. The present study is part of a HRSA-funded SPNS HIV/AIDS health initiative, one goal of which is to increase the number of HIV-positive individuals who know their HIV status. To meet the goal of the SPNS project, patients in an inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center were provided with an HIV prevention educational presentation followed by one-on-one HIV counseling. Motivational interviewing was used in the counseling sessions to aid participants in recognizing their risk status and making a decision to be HIV tested. Results show that of the 134 who agreed to one-on-one HIV counseling and 105 (78%) returned for their results.
Foley
Kevin
K
Naínizhoozhi Center Inc., USA.
Duran
Bonnie
B
Morris
Priscilla
P
Lucero
Julie
J
Jiang
Yizhou
Y
Baxter
Bonita
B
Harrison
Melvin
M
Shurley
Maynard
M
Shorty
Ed
E
Joe
Darrell
D
Iralu
Jonathan
J
Davidson-Stroh
Lynn
L
Foster
Larry
L
Begay
Mae-Gilene
MG
Sonleiter
Nancy
N
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D012309:Risk-Taking; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*