Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Different Populations: A Review of Behaviorally Effective and Cost-Effective Intervention
Author: McKay, Alexander
Date Published: 2000
This paper reviews literature supporting the development and implementation of effective HIV/STI interventions for different populations. Evaluation research indicating favorable behavioral outcomes for HIV/STI prevention interventions with adolescents, street youth, STI-clinic patients, women, heterosexually active men, men who have sex with men, and communities is summarized. Research suggesting that HIV/STI prevention interventions can be cost-effective or result in cost-savings is also described. Based on the interventions reviewed, some common characteristics of behaviorally effective HIV/STI interventions are identified and discussed. These include: use of theoretical models; incorporation of behavioral skills training; emphasis on promoting condom use; helping clients create a personal sexual health plan; use of community/culturally appropriate strategies; use of peer educators and community opinion leaders; and appropriate intervention duration.
Date Published: 2000
This paper reviews literature supporting the development and implementation of effective HIV/STI interventions for different populations. Evaluation research indicating favorable behavioral outcomes for HIV/STI prevention interventions with adolescents, street youth, STI-clinic patients, women, heterosexually active men, men who have sex with men, and communities is summarized. Research suggesting that HIV/STI prevention interventions can be cost-effective or result in cost-savings is also described. Based on the interventions reviewed, some common characteristics of behaviorally effective HIV/STI interventions are identified and discussed. These include: use of theoretical models; incorporation of behavioral skills training; emphasis on promoting condom use; helping clients create a personal sexual health plan; use of community/culturally appropriate strategies; use of peer educators and community opinion leaders; and appropriate intervention duration.
