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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 5/2011

01-07-2011 | Original Paper

HIV Prevention Among African American Youth: How Well Have Evidence-Based Interventions Addressed Key Theoretical Constructs?

Authors: Lisa M. Romero, Jennifer S. Galbraith, Lyndsey Wilson-Williams, Kari M. Gloppen

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

Certain constructs are demonstrated in the research literature to be related to HIV risk behaviors among African American adolescents. This study examines how well these constructs are addressed in evidence-based interventions (EBIs) developed for this population. A literature review on variables for sexual risk behaviors among African American adolescents was undertaken. Simultaneously, a review was conducted of the contents of HIV-prevention EBIs. To facilitate comparison, findings from both were organized into constructs from prominent behavior change theories. Analysis showed that environmental conditions and perceived norms were frequently associated with sexual risk behaviors in the literature, while EBIs devoted considerable time to knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy. Findings imply that (a) EBIs might be complemented with activities that focus on important constructs identified in the literature and (b) researchers should better assess the relationship between skill development and HIV risk behaviors. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
HIV Prevention Among African American Youth: How Well Have Evidence-Based Interventions Addressed Key Theoretical Constructs?
Authors
Lisa M. Romero
Jennifer S. Galbraith
Lyndsey Wilson-Williams
Kari M. Gloppen
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-010-9745-5

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