Prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in high risk social networks of young Roma (Gypsy) men in Bulgaria: randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the effects of a behavioural intervention for prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases that identified, trained, and engaged leaders of Roma (Gypsy) men's social networks to counsel their own network members.

Design

A two arm randomised controlled trial.

Setting

A disadvantaged, impoverished Roma settlement in Bulgaria.

Participants

286 Roma men from 52 social networks recruited in the community.

Intervention

At baseline all participants were assessed for HIV risk behaviour, tested and treated for sexually transmitted diseases, counselled in risk reduction, and randomised to intervention or control groups. Network leaders learnt how to counsel their social network members on risk prevention. Networks were followed up thr

SUBMITTER: Kelly JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1661707 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature