Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center
HIV, Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders Among Youth
Principal Investigator
Larry Brown, MD
Funding Source
National Institute of Mental Health
Description
This project will demonstrate the impact of a 14-session intervention
for improving at-risk adolescents' safer sexual HIV preventive behaviors.
The intervention targets emotions and thoughts, particularly relevant
for adolescents with psychiatric disorders, especially those with
a history of sexual abuse. HIV-related knowledge, attitudes and
behaviors are targeted through both didactic and skills-based activities.
Significance
This research can help to reduce the risk of HIV in vulnerable populations,
specifically adolescents with psychiatric disorders and those with
a history of sexual abuse.
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