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Randomized Controlled Trial of an Group Intervention to Maintain HIV Prevention Gains in Female Adolescents
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Health Improvement Project for Teens on HIV Prevention for HIV Infection and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Completed, enrolled 640 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
In this study, an intervention is tested that is designed to reduced risky sexual behaviors in adolescent females. Study design: * randomized, controlled study * participants: 640 girls aged 15-19 years old * length of follow-up: 1 year after the intervention is completed Study hypothesis: The experimental condition will significantly reduce risky sexual behaviors in adolescent females as measured by: * lower incidence of STI's at 6 and 12 months, as compared to baseline * decreased incidence of risky sexual behaviors * increased knowledge of the level of risk of certain behaviors * increased knowledge of safer sexual behaviors that can prevention HIV infection * increased motivation to reduce sexual risk * increased behavioral skills to reduce risk of HIV infection
Study Details
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Interventions
Comparison of 2 facilitator-led intervention groups: (1) HIV prevention, and (2) general health promotion. Outcome measures: sexual risk behaviors in adolescent girls