Short-Term Impact of an HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for Soon-to-Be-Released Inmates in Georgia

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of an intervention seeking to reduce risk for HIV/AIDS infection among a sample of soon-to-be-released adult male inmates. This analysis is based on a random sample of 116 adult male prisoners recruited & interviewed prior to their participat...

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Published in:Journal of health care for the poor and underserved 2005-11, Vol.16 (supp B), p.130-139
Main Authors: Braithwaite, Ronald, Stephens, Torrance T, Treadwell, Henrie, Braithwaite, Kisha, Conerly, Rhonda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDS
Correctional System
Drug Abuse
HIV
Imprisoned men
Intervention
Males
Preventive programmes
Safe sexual practices
Substance abuse
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of an intervention seeking to reduce risk for HIV/AIDS infection among a sample of soon-to-be-released adult male inmates. This analysis is based on a random sample of 116 adult male prisoners recruited & interviewed prior to their participation in an HIV/AIDS & recidivism risk reduction intervention & again three months after they were reintegrated into the community. The intervention program was designed to reduce risky sexual behaviors & alcohol, tobacco, & other drug-related behaviors. It had a randomized, Latin-square design to evaluate adult male offenders across four conditions. Findings indicate that the intervention for the inmate population was effective in reducing sexual self-expectation & substance use & increasing condom use self-efficacy over a three-month period. 1 Table. Adapted from the source.
ISSN:1049-2089