Brief motivational intervention to reduce HIV risk and to increase HIV testing among offenders under community supervision.
Brief motivational intervention to reduce HIV risk and to increase HIV testing among offenders under community supervision.
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10.1177/1078345809333398
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发表时间:
2009-07-01
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White, Patrick
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Alemagno, Sonia A;Stephens, Richard C;White, Patrick
Risky drug- and sex-related behaviors put criminal offenders at high risk for HIV. Intervening with this population under supervision can potentially reduce risk. This study reports a randomized trial that examines the efficacy of brief negotiation interviewing (BNI) compared to usual education activities. BNI is a computerized, self-directed intervention that combines a short structured interview with a brief counseling session. The study examined whether BNI could decrease HIV risks and increase testing for HIV in a cohort of criminal-justice-involved clients. The trial randomly assigned 212 participants to experimental (108) and control (104) conditions. Interview data were collected at baseline and at 2-month follow-up. Results indicate that the BNI intervention group had a significantly higher rate of HIV testing and was more likely to consider behavioral changes.