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Motivational interviewing for family planning and reducing risky sexual behavior among incarcerated men nearing
Daniel J Delaney1, L A R Stein1, Shayna S Bassett1
1Department of Psychology, Chafee Social Science Center, University of Rhode Island.
Abstract:
Incarcerated men are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended partner pregnancy postrelease. Limited research has been invested in developing and testing treatments targeting risky sexual behavior and unwanted pregnancy for this at-risk population. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention for decreasing risky sexual behaviors. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of MI for family planning and risky sexual behaviors with incarcerated men nearing release. Preliminary efficacy of the MI intervention was also compared to an educational control group. Thirty-two men were assessed at baseline and randomized to one 90-min session. Assessment occurred 2 months after release. MI was feasibly administered, and participants were highly satisfied with both treatments. In addition, those who received MI reported higher rates of condom use with casual partners, higher rates of partner use of hormonal contraceptives, and slightly higher rates of sex that was protected against pregnancy. Increases are readiness to discuss family planning with sexual partners, as well as reported frequency of these discussions, and increases in family planning knowledge were also found in those randomized to MI. The findings from this study indicate the need to further assess MI with this population with a full-scale clinical trial. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
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