A psychoeducational approach to prevent HIV transmission among injection drug users.

Behavior change among intravenous drug users: The role of community-based interventions.

“…In one clinic-based intervention, Sorensen and colleagues developed a group program using a psychoeducational approach (a combination of educational and psychotherapeutic techniques, see Corrigan, Thompson, Malow & Sorensen, 1992). In 6 hr of group interaction, spread over three sessions, participants receive didactic presentations, participate in discussions and structured exercises, and complete homework assignments Addressing components of the Health Belief Model, the program is designed to increase clients' knowledge about HIV infection and build skills to help IV drug users practice needle hygiene and safe sex.…”

Effectiveness of a psychoeducational approach to HIV risk behavior reduction.

“…Both interventions were conducted in a 6-hr time frame involving 2-hr sessions on 3 consecutive days. The psychoeducation condition entailed a hierarchical approach to risk management with the strongest level of defense being total abstinence from drugs and sexual activity, the second level, avoidance of needle sharing when using IV drugs and engaging in monogamous relationships, and the third level, cleaning injection equipment with bleach if sharing and using condoms during sexual activity (Corrigan, Thompson, Malow, & Sorensen 1992 Heitzmann, Sorensen Gibson, Morales, & Dumontet, 1988).…”

HIV infection among drug users: Future directions.

“…An updated approach to AIDS prevention is necessary, one that acknowledges that many pressing needs may overshadow. AIDS prevention and treatment Elsewhere in this issue, Schilling, El-Bassel, Serrano, and Wallace (1992) have emphasized an awareness of the multidimensional context in which the interventions are implemented (e. g., poverty, racism, homelessness, and violence) Specific details about high-risk behavior and safer alternatives must be offered in the context of culturally sensitive, specially tailored educational sessions, taking heed of the particular target population and its unique characteristics, deficiencies, and social norms Examples of such programs have been described by Sorensen and Batki (1992) and Corrigan. Thompson, Malow, and Sorensen (1992) elsewhere in this special section.…”