TY - JOUR
T1 - Using thought mapping and structured stories to decrease HIV risk behaviors among cocaine injectors and crack smokers in the South of Brazil
AU - Pechansky, Flavio
AU - Bassani, Diego Garcia
AU - Von Diemen, Lisia
AU - Kessler, Félix
AU - Leukefeld, Carl G.
AU - Surratt, Hilary L.
AU - Inciardi, James A.
AU - Martin, Steven S.
PY - 2007/9
Y1 - 2007/9
N2 - Objectives: To compare changes in AIDS knowledge and risk behaviors among Brazilian cocaine users in an intervention trial. Method: 119 participants were randomly assigned to either a standard or a standard plus "thought mapping" intervention, and re-interviewed 2 and 8 weeks after intake using standardized data collection instruments. Intervention effects were examined using generalized estimated equation model. Results: Significant increases in AIDS knowledge and condom use were observed in the experimental group, as well as significant changes in the subscores for sexual and drug risks. The experimental intervention was less successful in decreasing mean days of cocaine use when compared to the standard. Conclusion: Although not robust, the findings nevertheless suggest that components of the experimental thought-mapping model might be useful in combination with other approaches.
AB - Objectives: To compare changes in AIDS knowledge and risk behaviors among Brazilian cocaine users in an intervention trial. Method: 119 participants were randomly assigned to either a standard or a standard plus "thought mapping" intervention, and re-interviewed 2 and 8 weeks after intake using standardized data collection instruments. Intervention effects were examined using generalized estimated equation model. Results: Significant increases in AIDS knowledge and condom use were observed in the experimental group, as well as significant changes in the subscores for sexual and drug risks. The experimental intervention was less successful in decreasing mean days of cocaine use when compared to the standard. Conclusion: Although not robust, the findings nevertheless suggest that components of the experimental thought-mapping model might be useful in combination with other approaches.
KW - Crack cocaine/injections
KW - HIV
KW - Intervention studies
KW - Psychosocial impact
KW - Substance related disorders
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U2 - 10.1590/S1516-44462006005000056
DO - 10.1590/S1516-44462006005000056
M3 - Article
C2 - 17713693
AN - SCOPUS:34748876130
SN - 1516-4446
VL - 29
SP - 233
EP - 240
JO - Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
JF - Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
IS - 3
ER -
