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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2009 Aug;77(4):657-67.
doi: 10.1037/a0015519.

Reducing sexual risk behaviors and alcohol use among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: a randomized clinical trial

Mary M Velasquez  1 , Kirk von Sternberg, David H Johnson, Charles Green, Joseph P Carbonari, Jeffrey T Parsons
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Reducing sexual risk behaviors and alcohol use among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: a randomized clinical trial

Mary M Velasquez et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

This randomized clinical trial (N = 253) evaluated the efficacy of a theory-based intervention designed to reduce both alcohol use and incidence of unprotected sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men with alcohol use disorders. An integrated, manualized intervention, using both individual counseling and peer group education/support, was compared with a control condition in which participants received resource referrals. The intervention was based on the transtheoretical model's stages and processes of change, and motivational interviewing was used to enhance client readiness for change. Major findings include treatment effects for reduction in number of drinks per 30-day period, number of heavy drinking days per 30-day period, and number of days on which both heavy drinking and unprotected sex occurred. Practitioners employing this intervention may achieve enhanced client outcomes in reduction of both alcohol use and risky sexual behavior.

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Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) chart. mos. = months; TLFB = Timeline Followback Interview.
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Number of standard drinks.
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Number of days of drinking.
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Number of heavy drinking days.
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Number of days of unprotected sex.
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Number of days of drinking and unprotected sex.
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