Theory-based HIV risk reduction counseling for sexually transmitted infection clinic patients in Cape Town, South Africa
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| Název: | Theory-based HIV risk reduction counseling for sexually transmitted infection clinic patients in Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Autoři: | Human Sciences Research Council |
| Informace o vydavateli: | HSRC, 2025. |
| Rok vydání: | 2025 |
| Témata: | Theory-based HIV risk reduction counseling for sexually transmitted infection clinic patients in Cape Town, South Africa |
| Popis: | South Africa has the world's fastest growing AIDS epidemic. There is an urgent need for effective HIV risk reduction interventions in South Africa. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to develop and test the potential efficacy of a brief theory-based HIV prevention counseling intervention for sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic patients in South Africa. METHOD: STI clinic patients in Cape Town (N=228) were assessed at baseline and randomized to receive either: 1) a single 60-minute session motivational/skills-building HIV risk reduction counseling intervention or 2) a 20-minute HIV information/education session. Participants completed 1- and 3-month follow ups with 80% retention. RESULTS: The 60-minute motivational/skills risk reduction counseling demonstrated significantly greater risk reduction practices, lower rates of unprotected intercourse, and greater likelihood of receiving HIV testing after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Brief theory-based HIV prevention counseling may significantly reduce HIV risk behaviors for STI clinic patients in South Africa. |
| Druh dokumentu: | Article |
| Jazyk: | English |
| DOI: | 10.14749/30135268 |
| Přístupové číslo: | edsair.doi...........c32b0fdfcafa003e863d7304de3651b2 |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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