The overall objectives of the proposed educational program are to increase women's: 1) knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention; 2) perception of risk; 3) perceived self-efficacy in adopting risk reduction strategies; 4) skills in a) negotiating safer sex and b) using condoms, including the female condom; and 5) skills m cleaning injection drug equipment.
The aims of Phase II are to: 1) produce four 15-minute videos; 2) produce a comprehensive facilitator's guide that includes participant handouts; 3) evaluate the effectiveness of the program in changing knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of women in drug treatment to reduce risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The evaluation will be conducted using a randomized treatment, longitudinal quasi-experimental design in four treatment centers in each of two cities: Chicago and Los Angeles.

Proposed Commercial Applications

The proposed program is the first commercially available product on HIV/AIDS prevention that provides comprehensive educational programming and materials for women substance abusers in drug treatment settings. This video-based educational packages has significant commercial potential for drug treatment facilities, AIDS service organizations, hospitals, and community health centers and clinics.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
2R44DA013065-02
Application #
6442213
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-AARR-8 (10))
Program Officer
Grossman, Debra
Project Start
2001-09-30
Project End
2003-08-31
Budget Start
2001-09-30
Budget End
2002-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$374,989
Indirect Cost
Name
Healthcare Education Associates
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palm Springs
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92264