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Stigma, Risk Behaviors and Health Care Among HIV-infected Russian People Who Inject Drugs
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating ACT Therapy for HIV Infections and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) among 100 HIV-positive people with injection drug use, which aims to test the feasibility of the SCRIPT intervention and evaluate its effectiveness on the reduction of internalized stigma, as well as entry into substance use treatment or initiation of antiretroviral therapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The ACT intervention will consist of three 2-hour group sessions of culturally adapted ACT (intervention) to reduce stigma and related manifestations.Participants are recruited from a civil society organization and all other study procedures take place at a rehabilitation center. The ACT sessions will be scheduled to take place at the rehabilitation center following randomization.The First St. Petersburg Pavlov State Medical University is an alternative location where sessions can be conducted. Sessions will be planned to occur in weekly succession, with a goal of 3 sessions within the first month of study participation.