The purpose of this study is to conduct preparatory research needed to design a behavioral intervention to decrease sexual transmission risk behaviors in HIV-infected individuals in care and to determine whether a similar intervention structure can be used across various sexual risk groups and cultural settings.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
751
Instituto de Pesquisa Clinicaq Evandro Chagas CRS
Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Chiang Mai University AIDS CRS
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Matero Reference Clinic
Lusaka, Zambia
Establish baseline rates of sexual HIV transmission risk
To establish baseline rates of sexual HIV transmission risk behavior in high risk HIV-infected individuals, and to observe the rates and patterns of behavior change over time
Time frame: 1 year
Structure and content of a behavioral intervention for individuals with HIV
To gather formative data on the potential structure and content of a behavioral intervention for individuals with HIV in care in international settings and to determine the best, culturally appropriate model for the intervention that will link prevention to care for HIV-infected individuals.
Time frame: 1 year
Identify psychosocial and sociodemographic correlates of sexual risk-taking
To examine potential psychosocial and sociodemographic correlates of sexual risk-taking in these individuals in order to help shape the content of an individualized behavioral intervention
Time frame: 1 year
Determine sexually transmitted infection(STI)prevalence and incidence
Evaluate STI prevalence and incidence and investigate whether these biomarkers may be used to corroborate self-reported sexual behavior associated with potential transmission risks
Time frame: 1 year
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