Brief motivational intervention to reduce HIV risk and to increase HIV testing among offenders under community supervision

J Correct Health Care. 2009 Jul;15(3):210-21. doi: 10.1177/1078345809333398. Epub 2009 Apr 20.

Abstract

Risky drug- and sex-related behaviors put criminal offenders at high risk for HIV. Intervening with this population under supervision can potentially reduce risk. This study reports a randomized trial that examines the efficacy of brief negotiation interviewing (BNI) compared to usual education activities. BNI is a computerized, self-directed intervention that combines a short structured interview with a brief counseling session. The study examined whether BNI could decrease HIV risks and increase testing for HIV in a cohort of criminal-justice-involved clients. The trial randomly assigned 212 participants to experimental (108) and control (104) conditions. Interview data were collected at baseline and at 2-month follow-up. Results indicate that the BNI intervention group had a significantly higher rate of HIV testing and was more likely to consider behavioral changes.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Community-Institutional Relations
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Counseling*
  • Criminal Law / methods
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • HIV Infections / psychology
  • Harm Reduction
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motivation*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Prisoners*
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / methods
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / psychology
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / virology