HIV-risk reduction intervention for juvenile offenders on probation: The PHAT Life group randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Juvenile offenders report high rates of sexual risk taking, increasing the possibility of HIV. This 2-arm group randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of PHAT Life, a sexual risk reduction program, compared with a time-matched health promotion program for youth on probation.

Method

Male and female 13- to 17-year-olds (M = 16.08; SD = 1.09) recently arrested and placed on probation at an Evening Reporting Center were eligible for the study. Youth were 66% male, and 90% African American. Teens self-reported their sexual behavior (condom use, number of sexual partners) at baseline and 6 months. Retention was 85%.

Results

Youth were randomized to PHAT Life (n = 163) or a health promotion program (n = 147). Among youth reporting the highest risk at basel

SUBMITTER: Donenberg G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5880687 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature