- HIV infections -- Prevention,
- HIV-positive persons -- Psychology,
- African-American Women -- Health,
- Safe sex in AIDS prevention,
- Evidence-based medicine
This study evaluates the efficacy of Multimedia WiLLOW in enhancing HIV-protective sexual behaviors and psychosocial outcomes among HIV-positive African American women, including condom use for vaginal and anal sex, and psychosocial mediators associated with risk reduction practices. Using a community-based randomized controlled design, 168 participants completed a baseline and follow-up assessment as well as an exit satisfaction survey. Intervention participants reported significantly higher proportions of condom protected sex acts in the past 30 days (p=.002), with both HIV-negative (p=.040) and HIV-positive (p=.003) partners. They were also more likely to report 100% condom use (OR = .10; p=.030); a lower adjusted mean of unprotected vaginal and anal sex acts in the past 30 days (p=.002); significantly greater sexual communication self-efficacy (p=.004); and less stress (p=.012). Participants rated Multimedia WiLLOW favorably in four satisfaction categories — enjoyment (p
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