Computer-Assisted HIV Prevention for Youth With Substance Use Disorders
Open Access
- 29 December 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Substance Use & Misuse
- Vol. 46 (1), 46-56
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.521088
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.Keywords
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