Reducing AIDS and Substance Abuse Risk Factors Among Homeless, HIV-Infected, Drug-Using Persons  

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Lewis, J. Richard ; Boyle, David P. ; Lewis, Linda S. ; Evans, Maestro

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Research on Social Work Practice vol. 10 no. 1 (Jan. 2000), page 15-33.
Fulltext: 15RSWP101.pdf (48.16KB)

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Objective: The impact of a comprehensive HIV education, housing support, and 12-step recovery program in a day treatment program for homeless persons infected with HIV was studied. Method: Participants’ knowledge of HIV and substance abuse risk factors was assessed for a group of new clients and for a group of clients enrolled for 3 months using an author-developed questionnaire. Continuation of high-risk sexual and substance use behaviors was assessed using the approach. Success in maintaining housing and 12-step recovery was assessed using a retrospective chart review on a separate group of past participants. Results: Statistically significant positive changes in participants’ knowledge of HIV and substance use and a decrease in selfreported high-risk behaviors were found. The retrospective chart review also indicated positive changes in housing stability and substance abuse recovery. Conclusions: Preliminary results support the conclusion that the day treatment programhad positive effects on the three variables of concern.

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