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AWARE: Reducing HIV Risk Among Pregnant Women in Drug Treatment
Principal Investigator: Susan Ramsey, Ph.D. Objectives: The goal of this project is to develop and pilot test an intervention that addresses sex- and drug-related HIV risk behavior among pregnant women in drug treatment. Design: In the first phase of this project, we will conduct focus groups with pregnant women in drug treatment, as well as a focus group with their treatment providers, in order to determine key areas of emphasis for an intervention in this population. We will then develop an HIV risk reduction intervention for pregnant women in drug treatment, pilot the intervention, and elicit feedback regarding the intervention. Following refinement of the intervention, we will conduct a small randomized trial (n=60) to examine the efficacy of the intervention relative to standard care. Outcome Measures: Sex and drug-related HIV risk behavior. |