A computer-based interactive multimedia program to reduce HIV transmission for women with intellectual disability

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Intellectual Disability Research

Background:

• Limited availability of sexual health interventions for individuals with intellectual disability (ID).
• Need for accessible and effective health education materials for people with mild to moderate ID.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a computer-based interactive multimedia (CBIM) program for teaching HIV/AIDS knowledge, skills, and decision-making.
• Assess the efficacy of CBIM in improving sexual health literacy among women with ID.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental within-subjects design with 25 women with mild to moderate ID.
• Assessment of HIV knowledge, decision-making, and condom application skills using multiple instruments.
• Evaluation by 18 service providers using satisfaction surveys.

Main Results:

• Statistically significant improvements in HIV/AIDS knowledge and skills from pre-test to post-test.
• Medium to large effect sizes observed across all measured domains.
• High ratings from service providers on program relevance, usability, and stimulation.

Conclusions:

• The CBIM program effectively enhances HIV/AIDS knowledge and skills in women with ID in a single session.
• CBIM serves as an efficient, staff-independent tool for delivering behavioral health content.
• The program has potential for broad implementation to address health disparities in people with ID.