Computerized HIV preventive intervention for adolescents: indications of efficacy.

We tested the hypothesis that a computerized intervention would be as efficacious as an in-person, small-group intervention in reducing sexual risk behaviors. The sexual behavior of high-risk adolescents in 3 intervention conditions was examined: (1) computer based, (2) small groups, and (3) control...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:American Journal of Public Health Vol. 97; no. 6; pp. 1027 - 1031
Autores principales: Lightfoot M, Comulada WS, Stover G
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Public Health Association Jun2007
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:We tested the hypothesis that a computerized intervention would be as efficacious as an in-person, small-group intervention in reducing sexual risk behaviors. The sexual behavior of high-risk adolescents in 3 intervention conditions was examined: (1) computer based, (2) small groups, and (3) control. Adolescents in the computerized intervention were significantly less likely to engage in sexual activity and reported significantly fewer partners. For some youths, computers are a viable way to deliver prevention information and promote skill development.