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A D Bryan1, J D Fisher, T J Benziger
1Department of Psychology, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309-0345, USA. angela.bryan@colorado.edu
Abstract:
Although there are very high levels of HIV risk sexual behavior in India, there has been little research on the determinants of this behavior, the psychosocial correlates of condom use, or the potential for effective behavior change interventions. The present research used the information-motivation-behavioral skills model of HIV risk behavior to explore these issues in a sample of Indian truck drivers, a population that comprises an important vector of HIV transmission. This paper presents correlational data on the predictors of HIV risk and preventive behavior in a sample of truck drivers in Chennai, India. The data were collected via detailed individual structured interviews with 300 Indian truck drivers. Results indicated that Indian truck drivers had substantial deficits with respect to HIV prevention information, motivation, and behavioral skills. Consistent with the IMB model, these deficits were often found to be predictive of HIV risk and preventive behavior. The implications of these findings for future intervention are discussed.
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