Computer-assisted HIV prevention for youth with substance use disorders
Lisa A Marsch, Michael J Grabinski, Warren K Bickel, Alethea Desrosiers, Honoria Guarino, Britta Muehlbach, Ramon Solhkhah, Shilpa Taufique, Michelle Acosta, Lisa A Marsch, Michael J Grabinski, Warren K Bickel, Alethea Desrosiers, Honoria Guarino, Britta Muehlbach, Ramon Solhkhah, Shilpa Taufique, Michelle Acosta
Abstract
We developed an interactive, customizable, Web-based program focused on the prevention of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis among youth. Results from a randomized, controlled trial with youth in treatment for substance use demonstrated that this Web-based tool, when provided as an adjunct to an educator-delivered prevention intervention, increased accurate prevention knowledge, increased intentions to carefully choose partners, and was perceived as significantly more useful relative to the educator-delivered intervention when provided alone. Results suggest this Web-based program may be effective and engaging and may increase the adoption of effective HIV and disease prevention science for youth. Limitations are discussed.
Conflict of interest statement
Declaration of Interest
In addition to their affiliations listed above, the first three authors are affiliated with HealthSim, LLC, the health-promotion software development organization that developed the web-based intervention evaluated in this study. The authors have worked extensively with their institutions to manage any potential conflict of interest. Additionally, all statistical analyses were conducted by an independent statistician.
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Source: PubMed