Publication: Effectiveness of a multi-country workplace intervention in sub-Saharan Africa
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2012-02-01
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13600451
09540121
09540121
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Mahidol University
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AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. Vol.24, No.2 (2012), 180-185
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Kerry Richter, Steven C. Phillips, Amy M. McInnis, Debora A. Rice Effectiveness of a multi-country workplace intervention in sub-Saharan Africa. AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. Vol.24, No.2 (2012), 180-185. doi:10.1080/09540121.2011.596513 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/15006
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Effectiveness of a multi-country workplace intervention in sub-Saharan Africa
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This paper examines whether a multi-country workplace peer education HIV prevention program is effective in influencing knowledge, attitudes and behavior in a highly educated and technically skilled workforce. Self-administered surveys were used to measure change among N=993 male and female workers exposed to a comprehensive and culturally-appropriate program. Most knowledge indicators and all attitude indicators showed significant improvement between baseline and post-intervention. The odds ratio was 2.48 for reporting confidence in using condoms correctly after exposure to the program compared with the baseline survey. The results on changes in practice were mixed; while respondents were more likely to report being tested for HIV post-intervention, they were also more likely to self-report risky behavior. The findings suggest that peer education prevention programs in the workplace may create a climate of open discussion about sexual issues that increases self-reporting of risk behavior. Reinforcement of the messages contained in the program is therefore extremely important for influencing future behavior change. © 2012 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.