The research proposed in this application has the long-term objective of understanding the HIV transmission risk posed by incarceration and release back into the community. Specifically, this study will examine the extent to which level of HIV knowledge accurately predicts risk behavior post-release, controlling for the effects of age, length of incarceration, risk behavior history, and level of resources. This area remains under-examined and the findings will make a valuable contribution to the health behavior research field. Correctional settings are optimal settings for the development, delivery, and study of HIV/AIDS-related risk behaviors. In-depth interviews will be conducted with 50 inmates who are within six months of release. Follow-up interviews will be conducted 1-2 months following release to assess risk behaviors and identify potential barriers and facilitators to healthy decision making. This information will be used in the design of a pre-release intervention.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Small Research Grants (R03)
Project #
1R03MH062968-01
Application #
6312346
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-AARR-7 (01))
Program Officer
Stoff, David M
Project Start
2000-09-30
Project End
2002-08-31
Budget Start
2000-09-30
Budget End
2001-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$67,125
Indirect Cost
Name
Delaware State University
Department
Social Sciences
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
City
Dover
State
DE
Country
United States
Zip Code
19901