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  • Title: Brief motivational intervention to reduce HIV risk and to increase HIV testing among offenders under community supervision.
    Author: Alemagno SA, Stephens RC, Stephens P, Shaffer-King P, White P.
    Journal: J Correct Health Care; 2009 Jul; 15(3):210-21. PubMed ID: 19477803.
    Abstract:
    Risky drug- and sex-related behaviors put criminal offenders at high risk for HIV. Intervening with this population under supervision can potentially reduce risk. This study reports a randomized trial that examines the efficacy of brief negotiation interviewing (BNI) compared to usual education activities. BNI is a computerized, self-directed intervention that combines a short structured interview with a brief counseling session. The study examined whether BNI could decrease HIV risks and increase testing for HIV in a cohort of criminal-justice-involved clients. The trial randomly assigned 212 participants to experimental (108) and control (104) conditions. Interview data were collected at baseline and at 2-month follow-up. Results indicate that the BNI intervention group had a significantly higher rate of HIV testing and was more likely to consider behavioral changes.
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