Kerry RichterSteven C. PhillipsAmy M. McInnisDebora A. RiceMahidol UniversityExxonMobil CorporationThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2018-06-112018-06-112012-02-01AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. Vol.24, No.2 (2012), 180-18513600451095401212-s2.0-84856889053https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/15006This 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.Mahidol UniversityMedicinePsychologySocial SciencesArticleSCOPUS10.1080/09540121.2011.596513