A Longitudinal Analysis of the Impact of Health Behavior Campaigns on HIV-Risk Behaviors and HIV Incidence in Eswatini

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivy Mushamiri ◽  
Zandi Mnisi ◽  
Muziwethu Nkambule ◽  
Jessica Justman
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
The Impact

Sex in the New World: An Empowerment Model for HIV Prevention in Latina Immigrant Women

1999 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia A. Gómez ◽  
Mónica Hernández ◽  
Bonnie Faigeles
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Gender Norms ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Latina Immigrant Women

In 1996, nearly 60% of U.S. AIDS cases among Latinas were attributed to unprotected sex with men. Economic disadvantage, language barriers, and strong cultural gender norms regarding sex exacerbate the risk for HIV infection among Latina immigrant women. Through a collaboration among scientists and providers, this study was designed to evaluate the impact of a multifaceted empowerment program for Latina immigrant women on HIV risk behaviors. Women ( N = 74) were followed for the first 6 months of their participation and attended up to nine distinct types of activities (e.g., information meetings, friendship circles, and workshops). Although the program was not developed to specifically target HIV risk behaviors, women showed significant increases in sexual communication comfort, were less likely to maintain traditional sexual gender norms, and reported changes in decision-making power. Targeting broader sociocultural issues may increase the necessary skills for Latina women to prevent HIV infection from their sexual partners. Successful collaborations between scientists and providers are critical in developing effective, community-relevant interventions.

scholarly journals Associations between Leisure Activities and HIV Risk Behaviors among Rural Migrants in Urban China

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Xinguang Chen ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Bonita Stanton ◽  
Xiaoyi Fang ◽  
Danhua Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Hiv Risk Behavior ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Urban Migrants ◽  
The Impact

Although much has been documented on factors affecting HIV risk behavior among rural-to-urban migrants in China, data are lacking on the impact of leisure activities. In this study, we examined the association between leisure activities and HIV risk behavior among a sample of rural-to-urban migrants from two large cities (Beijing and Nanjing) in China. Cross-sectional data were analyzed for a sample of 4,085 participants aged 18 to 30 years (40.5% females). Findings from the analysis indicated that although the migrants worked long hours, they engaged in a number of activities when they did not work, including watching television (60.2%), reading (59.1%), sleeping (55.6%), and chatting with friends and co-workers (45.0%). Multiple regression analysis indicated that reading, doing chores (females only), listening to radio programs/audio CDs (male only) were associated with reduced likelihood of HIV risk behavior while playing cards in groups, visiting entertaining installments, watching videos (including Xrated, males only), and wondering around (females only) were associated with increased likelihood of HIV risk behavior. Findings of this study suggest that constructive and individualized activities (e.g., reading, listening to radios, and doing chores) may prevent migrants from engage in HIV risk behaviors while group and entertaining activities related to drugs and sex may increase the odds for migrants to engage in HIV risk behaviors. Prevention research should consider leisure activities as both an influential factor (including time trends and gender differences) for program development and an important venue for program delivery.

Untangling the Impact of Sexual Abuse on HIV Risk Behaviors Among Youths in Foster Care

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane E. Elze ◽  
Wendy Auslander ◽  
Curtis McMillen ◽  
Tonya Edmond ◽  
Ron Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Baseline Findings of an HIV Incidence Cohort Study to Prepare for Future HIV Prevention Clinical Trials in Kisumu, Kenya

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 870-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wairimu Chege ◽  
Sherri L Pals ◽  
Eleanor McLellan-Lemal ◽  
Sanjyot Shinde ◽  
Monicah Nyambura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
Field Station ◽  
Hiv Test

Introduction: In an analysis of baseline findings of an HIV incidence cohort study, an assessment was made of HIV prevalence among persons presenting for enrollment and any differences in demographic characteristics between persons not enrolled compared to those enrolled.  We also described and compared HIV risk behaviors in males and females enrolled in the study. Methodology: A computer-assisted survey was administered to collect baseline demographic and HIV risk data from 1,277 men and women aged 18-34 years. Testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) was conducted.  Out of 1,277 persons prescreened for eligibility, 625 were enrolled. Results: HIV prevalence of all persons who completed screening was 14.8% (females: 21.1%; males: 8.1%).  The odds of being enrolled in the study were higher for persons 18-24 years compared to those 30-34 years of age [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.18, CI=1.13, 4.21] and males compared to females [AOR=2.07, CI=1.43, 2.99].  Among those enrolled in the study, the most prevalent HIV risk behaviors were unprotected sex (49%), alcohol use (45%), and transactional sex (30%) in the last three months. Compared to females, a significantly greater proportion of males reported using any alcohol or recreational drug in the last three months, a history of oral sex, sex with partner other than a spouse or main partner, ever having a blood transfusion, ever being treated for an STI, and having knowledge of their last HIV test result.Conclusion: The Kisumu Field Station successfully recruited individuals with HIV risk characteristics for the HIV incidence cohort study.

scholarly journals Analysis of the impact of cash transfer programs on HIV risk behaviors in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Chen ◽  
Stavroula A Chrysanthopoulou ◽  
Omar Galárraga
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Transfer Programs ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Longitudinal analysis of HIV-risk behaviors of participants in a randomized trial of prison-initiated buprenorphine

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Blue ◽  
Michael S. Gordon ◽  
Robert P. Schwartz ◽  
Kathryn Couvillion ◽  
Frank J. Vocci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Release From Prison

Abstract Background It has been estimated that approximately 15% of people who are incarcerated in the US have histories of opioid use disorder. Relapse to opioid use after release from prison poses a serious risk of HIV infection. Prison-initiated buprenorphine may help to reduce HIV infection given the association between opioid use and HIV-risk behaviors. Methods The present study is a secondary analysis of longitudinal data gathered from a randomized controlled trial of buprenorphine-naloxone for people who were incarcerated (N = 211) between 2008 and 2012. It compares the impact of assignment to initiate buprenorphine in prison (N = 106 randomized, N = 104 analyzed) versus in the community (N = 107 randomized, N = 107 analyzed) and whether or not participants entered community treatment on the frequency of HIV-risk behaviors in the 12 months following release from prison. Data were analyzed hierarchically and for each outcome variable, a multilevel, over-dispersed Poisson model was fit to the data. Outcome variables were the number of times the following behaviors occurred in the last 30 days: (1) having sex without a condom (2) injecting drugs (3) using unsterilized needles, and (4) sharing injection paraphernalia. Results Participants assigned to begin buprenorphine in the community experienced a greater decrease in injection drug use over time compared to participants assigned to begin buprenorphine in prison. There were no significant associations between treatment assignment or community treatment entry and instances of having sex without a condom, sharing injection paraphernalia, or using unsterilized needles. Conclusions Overall, the present study did not find support for the initiation of buprenorphine in prison (as opposed to the community) as a means to reduce incidences of HIV-risk behaviors. Avenues for future research in the nexus of HIV-risk reduction, criminal justice, and pharmacotherapy are discussed. Trial registration This study was supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Buprenorphine for Prisoners (PI: Kinlock; R01DA021579). ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT 00574067

scholarly journals Model-based predictions of HIV incidence among African women using HIV risk behaviors and community-level data on male HIV prevalence and viral suppression

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Moore ◽  
Deborah J. Donnell ◽  
Marie-Claude Boily ◽  
Kate M. Mitchell ◽  
Sinead Delany-Moretlwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Viral Suppression ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Community Level ◽  
African Women ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Level Data

scholarly journals The impact of buprenorphine/naloxone treatment on HIV risk behaviors among HIV-infected, opioid-dependent patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 139 ◽  
pp. 79-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Jennifer Edelman ◽  
Tongtan Chantarat ◽  
Sarah Caffrey ◽  
Amina Chaudhry ◽  
Patrick G. O’Connor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Naloxone Treatment

Abuse and HIV Risk Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Cunningham ◽  
◽  
A. R. Stiffman ◽  
P. Dore ◽  
F. Earls
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults
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