Using information, motivational enhancement, and skills training to reduce the risk of HIV infection for low-income urban women: A second randomized clinical trial

TitleUsing information, motivational enhancement, and skills training to reduce the risk of HIV infection for low-income urban women: A second randomized clinical trial
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsCarey, MP, Braaten, LS, Maisto, SA, Gleason, JR, Forsyth, AD, Durant, LE, Jaworski, BC
JournalHealth Psychology
Volume19
Pagination3-11
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0278-61331930-7810
Accession Numberhea-19-1-3
KeywordsAIDS Prevention, Health Education, Human Females, information & motivational enhancement & skills training in HIV-risk reduction program, low-income urban females, 17–46 yr olds, Lower Income Level, Motivation Training, Risk Taking, Urban Environments
Abstract

This randomized clinical trial evaluated an HIV-risk reduction (HIV-RR) intervention based on the information–motivation–behavioral skills model. At baseline, 102 women (M age = 29 years; 88% African American) completed a survey regarding HIV-related knowledge, risk perceptions, behavioral intentions, and risk behavior. Participants were then assigned to either the HIV-RR intervention or a health-promotion control group. Postintervention and follow-up data indicated that women in the HIV-RR program enhanced their knowledge and strengthened their risk reduction intentions relative to controls. Moreover, HIV-RR women who expressed "imperfect" intentions also increased their condom use, talked more with partners about condom use and HIV testing, and were more likely to have refused unprotected sex. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved). (from the journal abstract)

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