A Multisite Randomized Trial of a Motivational Intervention Targeting Multiple Risks in Youth Living with HIV: Initial effects on Motivation Self-Efficacy and Depression

摘要

PurposeInterventions targeting multiple risk behaviors are needed for youth living with HIV (YLH). A randomized clinical trial compared Healthy Choices, a 4 session motivational intervention targeting two of three risk behaviors (HIV medication adherence, sexual risk behavior and substance use) to multidisciplinary specialty care alone. This paper presents intermediary outcomes available at 3-month follow-up, variables proposed to be precursors to behavior change (motivation, self-efficacy and depression).