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RESEARCH STUDIES: BIBLIOGRAPHY
Listed below are some selected articles relating to prevention with positives research studies. For each study, the reference (where to find the study) is included, as well as a brief description of the study’s purpose.
These studies should be helpful in getting a better sense of what kinds of interventions have been conducted and their subsequent results. Please note that this is only a sample of the research studies that have been conducted in the United States. Other resources exist in a variety of places.
You may do additional research on the Internet, in journals, and elsewhere
in order to learn more about similar research.
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“Effectiveness of an Intervention to Reduce HIV Transmission Risks in HIV-Positive People”
Kalichman, et al. (2001), American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 21(2): 84-922
HIV-positive men and women, recruited from AIDS service organizations and infectious disease clinics in Atlanta. Skills-based behavior-change intervention (grounded in Social Cognitive Theory) aimed at: (1) developing skills to effectively cope with HIV-related stressors and sexual risk producing situations, (2) enhancing effective decision making skills for self-disclosing status, (3) facilitating the development of safer sexual practices.
“A Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for HIV + Individuals: Preliminary Findings from Gay and Bisexual Men”
Patterson, et al. (1999), National HIV Prevention Conference. Abstract #355
Share Safer Sex Project based on social cognitive model of behavior change to reduce risk of HIV-transmission and targeted at HIV+ individuals (MSM, bisexual, women) who reported having unprotected sex with at least one HIV-negative or unknown status partner during the previous four months.
“Long-term Effectiveness of a Peer-Based Intervention to Promote Condom and Contraceptive Use Among HIV-Positive and At-Risk Women”
Fogarty, et al. (2001), Public Health Reports. 116(Supp.1): 103-119
HIV-infected women in one study and women at high-risk for HIV infection in a second study were selected to evaluate the long-term effects of a peer-advocate intervention on condom and contraceptive use.
“Efficacy of a Preventive Intervention for Youths Living With HIV”
Rotheram-Borus, et al. (2001), American Journal of Public Health. 91(3): 400-405
310 HIV-infected youths (males and females aged 13-24) receiving care at one of nine adolescent clinical care sites in four AIDS epicenters: Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Miami recruited for a study to assess the health behavior and transmission acts of youth with HIV, both for their self-preservation and for the prevention of transmission to others.
“Promoting Safer Sex Among HIV-Positive Youth with Haemophilia: Theory, Intervention, and Outcome”
Butler, et al. (2003), Haemophilia. 9: 214-222
Adolescent and young adult males (age 12-25) with haemophilia and HIV infection were recruited from 22 states through ten haemophilia care sites) to participate in an intervention designed to change sexual behavior and promote safer sex practices in order to prevent HIV transmission.
UCLA Healthy Living Project
Principal Investigator M. Lightfoot
Target group: HIV-positive women, MSM, and IDU in four cities: Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco. Randomized clinical trial of a psychosocial intervention that focuses on multiple health-related behaviors in people with HIV. The project aims to reduce sexual and injection drug use risk behaviors among 1,200 HIV positive men and women in order to decrease the likelihood of secondary HIV transmission.
http://chipts.ucla.edu/projects/chipts/hlp.html
“Prevention of Heterosexual Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Through Couples Counseling”
Padian, et al. (1993), Journal of AIDS. 6:1043-1048
Prospective cohort of HIV-infected individuals (index cases) and their hetero
sexual partners to examine risk factors for heterosexual HIV transmission.
Positive Power Project
Lemke, A., Barland, K.
HIV/AIDS Project Development and Evaluation Unit, University of Washington
Targets HIV-positive, MSM in order to develop and implement a behavioral-based HIV prevention intervention to reduce unsafe sex practices. Intervention consists of a six-week discussion group (one session per week) facilitated by mental health therapists.
“Reducing HIV Risk Behaviors and Depression through PC"
Ghossein, Y., et al. (2003), 131st Annual APHA Conference, Abstract #59945
502 high risk HIV-positive individuals were recruited to determine the impact of prevention case management on reducing risk behaviors and levels of depression.
“Prevention Options for Positives: Evaluation of a Theoretically-Based Intervention Targeted to HIV-Infected Men who have Sex with Men"
Randall, L., et al. (2003), 131st Annual APHA Conference, Abstract #70131
HIV-positive MSM were recruited in order to evaluate an intervention grounded in an extended theory of reasoned action to promote adoption and maintenance of HIV-risk reducing behavior by addressing self-efficacy, social norms and communication strategies.
“Stress, Social Support, and HIV-Status Disclosure to Family and Friends Among HIV Positive Men and Women"
Kalichman, SC., DiMarco, M., Austin, J., Luke, W., DiFonzo, K. (2003)
J Behav Med. 26(4): 315-332
Patterns of HIV-status disclosure and social support were examined among 331 HIV positive men and women. Structured interviews assessed HIV status disclosure to family and friends, perceived stress of disclosure, social support, and depression.
“Reducing the Sexual Risk Behaviors of HIV+ Individuals: Outcomes of a Randomized Control Trial"
Patterson, T., Shaw, W., Semple, S. (2003), Ann Behav Med. 25(2): 137-145
Behavioral intervention designed to reduce the sexual risk behaviors of HIV+ individuals. 387 HIV+ individuals who reported engaging in unprotected sex with HIV- or partners of unknown status were recruited.
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