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- Title
A Group Intervention for HIV/STI Risk Reduction among Indian Couples.
- Authors
Nehra, Ritu; Sethi, Sunil; Bagga, Rashmi; Deepika, Deepika; Weiss, Stephen M.; Jones, Deborah; Sharma, Sunil
- Abstract
Background: HIV in India is transmitted primarily by heterosexual contact. The present study sought to test the feasibility of a group HIV/STI risk reduction intervention among heterosexual couples in India. Methods: Focus groups and key informant interviews were used in 2008 to culturally tailor the intervention. Thirty sexually active and HIV/STI negative couples were enrolled and assessed regarding risk behavior and sexual barrier acceptability. Gender-concordant group sessions used cognitive behavioral strategies for HIV/STI prevention. Results: At baseline, male condom use was low (36%); no participants reported use of female condoms or vaginal gels. HIV knowledge was low; women had more HIV knowledge and more positive attitudes towards condom use than men. Post-intervention, willingness to use all barrier products (t = 10.0, P< .001) and intentions to avoid risk behavior increased (t = 5.62, P< .001). Conclusion: This study illustrates the feasibility of utilizing a group intervention to enhance HIV/STI risk reduction among Indian couples.
- Subjects
INDIA; HIV prevention; CONDOMS; CONFIDENCE intervals; DEMOGRAPHY; FOCUS groups; INTERVIEWING; PSYCHOLOGICAL tests; RESEARCH funding; RISK management in business; GROUP process; HEALTH literacy; DATA analysis software
- Publication
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2, p137
- ISSN
2228-6497
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5681/hpp.2013.017