Community-level HIV intervention in 5 cities: Final outcome data from the CDC AIDS community demonstration projects

R.J. Wolitski

American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 3, 336-345

Abstract: Objectives. This study evaluated a theory-based community-level intervention to promote progress toward consistent condom and bleach use among selected populations at increased risk for HIV infection in 5 US cities. Methods. Role-model stories were distributed, along with condoms and bleach, by community members who encouraged behavior change among injection drug users, their female sex partners, sex workers, non-gay-identified men who have sex with men, high-risk youth, and residents in areas with high sexually transmitted disease rates. Over a 3-year period, cross-sectional interviews (n=15 205) were conducted in 10 intervention and comparison community pairs. Outcomes were measured on a stage-of-change scale. Observed condom carrying and intervention exposure were also measured. Results. At the community level movement toward consistent condom use with main (P

Date: 1999
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