2007/04/16 by Marguerita Lightfoot, Mary Jane Rotheram‐Borus, Heather D. Tevendale · 2 citations
Health Professions · Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · Psychology · #Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health #Assertiveness #Behavior change #Clinical psychology #Family medicine #Gerontology #HIV Research and Treatment #HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions #Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) #Intervention (counseling) #Medicine #Psychiatry #Psychological intervention #Psychology #Psychotherapist #Quality of life (healthcare) #Social psychology
paper · doi:10.1177/0145445506293787
openalex publication_date 2007/04/16 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
As the number of youth infected with HIV rises, secondary prevention programs are needed to help youth living with HIV meet three goals: (a) increase self-care behaviors, medical adherence, and health-related interactions; (b) reduce transmission acts; and (c) enhance their quality of life. This article describes an intervention program for youth living with HIV. Youth engage in small-group activities with other infected peers to modify their behavioral patterns. The intervention aims to (a) reduce substance use and sexual behaviors that may transmit or enhance transmission of the HIV virus; (b) reduce negative impacts of substance use on seeking and utilizing health care, assertiveness, and adherence to health regimens; and (c) enhance the quality of life to maintain behavior changes over time. Interventions that target youth living with HIV are warranted. A variety of delivery strategies are discussed for secondary interventions.