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Computer-assisted HIV prevention for youth with substance use disorders
Lisa A Marsch1, Michael J Grabinski, Warren K Bickel
1Center for Technology and Health, National Development and Research Institutes, 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, USA. marsch@ndri.org
Substance Use & Misuse
|December 31, 2010
Summary
This study shows a web-based program improved HIV and disease prevention knowledge and intentions among youth in substance use treatment. The tool, when used with educator support, was more effective than educator delivery alone.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Youth face risks for HIV, STIs, and hepatitis.
- Substance use can increase vulnerability to these infections.
- Effective prevention strategies are crucial for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an interactive, web-based program for preventing HIV, STIs, and hepatitis among youth.
- To assess the program's effectiveness as an adjunct to educator-delivered interventions.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with youth in substance use treatment.
- Participants received either the web-based tool plus educator intervention or the educator intervention alone.
Main Results:
- The web-based tool significantly increased accurate prevention knowledge.
- It also boosted intentions for careful partner selection.
- The tool was perceived as more useful than the educator-delivered intervention alone.
Conclusions:
- The web-based program is a potentially effective and engaging tool for youth disease prevention.
- It may enhance the adoption of evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Findings support integrating digital tools into youth health interventions.
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