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An HIV prevention intervention for ethnically diverse men in substance abuse treatment: Pilot study findings

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  • Calsyn, D.A.
  • Kathleen Burlew, A.
  • Hatch-Maillette, M.A.
  • Beadnell, B.
  • Wright, L.
  • Wilson, J.

Abstract

Objectives: We determined the acceptability, participants' receptivity, and effectiveness of a culturally adapted version of Real Men Are Safe (REMAS-CA), an HIV prevention intervention for men in substance abuse treatment. Methods: In 2010 and 2011, we compared participants who attended at least 1 (of 5) REMAS-CA session (n = 66) with participants in the original REMAS study (n = 136). Participants completed an assessment battery at baseline and at 3-month follow-up with measures of substance abuse, HIV risk behaviors, perceived condom barriers, and demographics. We conducted postintervention focus groups at each clinic. Results: Minority REMAS-CA participants were more likely to have attended 3 or more sessions (87.0%), meeting our definition of intervention completion, than were minority participants in the REMAS study (75.1%; odds ratio = 2.1). For REMAS-CA participants with casual partners (n = 25), the number of unprotected sexual occasions in the past 90 days declined (6.2 vs 1.6). Among minority men in the REMAS study (n = 36), the number of unprotected sexual occasions with casual partners changed little (9.4 vs 8.4; relative risk = 4.56). Conclusions: REMAS-CA was effective across ethnic groups, a benefit for HIV risk reduction programs that serve a diverse clientele.

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  • Calsyn, D.A. & Kathleen Burlew, A. & Hatch-Maillette, M.A. & Beadnell, B. & Wright, L. & Wilson, J., 2013. "An HIV prevention intervention for ethnically diverse men in substance abuse treatment: Pilot study findings," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(5), pages 896-902.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300970_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300970
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