Adolescents' input on the development of an HIV risk reduction intervention

Dianne Morrison-Beedy, Michael P. Carey, Teri Aronowitz, Lucy Mkandawire, Judy Dyne

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Abstract

Adolescence is a developmental period often associated with sexual debut as well as risk taking. Given these considerations, HIV prevention interventions need to become an important component of adolescent health care. This article describes the use of formative research to guide intervention refinement. To refine an HIV risk reduction intervention that has been used successfully with adults, the authors conducted focus groups with 30 adolescent females. These participants identified misconceptions regarding HIV-related information and factors that influence motivation to participate in risky behaviors. They also suggested strategies for recruitment and retention in a longitudinal study. Formative research such as this can be used to develop interventions that are gender specific and developmentally and culturally appropriate for adolescents.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)21-27
Number of pages7
JournalThe Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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