A randomized controlled trial of a brief motivational interviewing-based group intervention for emerging adults experiencing homelessness: 12-Month effects on substance use and sexual risk behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few brief evidence-based risk reduction programs for emerging adults experiencing homelessness focus on the interrelated problems of substance use and sexual risk behavior. This study examines outcomes from a 12-month evaluation of AWARE, a brief Motivational Interviewing (MI)-based group risk reduction intervention for this population.

Methods

In a cluster randomized crossover trial, N = 276 18-25-year-olds received AWARE or usual care at drop-in centers serving homeless youth in Los Angeles County. We evaluated intervention effects on substance use and condomless sex (primary outcomes), as well as drinking consequences and protective strategies, number of casual partners, self-efficacy, and motivation for change (secondary outcomes).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Tucker JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10530378 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature