Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia
HIV-infected prisoners in Malaysia represent a critical target population for secondary HIV risk reduction interventions and care. We report on the process and outcome of our formative research aimed at systematically selecting and adapting an EBI designed to reduce secondary HIV risk and improve ad...
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doaj-de0d0237c003410c947f252d15e3a8b72020-11-24T22:41:42ZengHindawi LimitedAIDS Research and Treatment2090-12402090-12592011-01-01201110.1155/2011/131045131045Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in MalaysiaMichael M. Copenhaver0Noor Tunku1Ifeoma Ezeabogu2Jessica Potrepka3Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari4Adeeba Kamarulzaman5Frederick L. Altice6Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, 358 Mansfield Road, Box U-2101, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USACERiA, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, 358 Mansfield Road, Box U-2101, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USADepartment of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, 358 Mansfield Road, Box U-2101, Storrs, CT 06269-2101, USACERiA, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCERiA, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCERiA, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHIV-infected prisoners in Malaysia represent a critical target population for secondary HIV risk reduction interventions and care. We report on the process and outcome of our formative research aimed at systematically selecting and adapting an EBI designed to reduce secondary HIV risk and improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among soon-to-be-released HIV-infected prisoners. Our formative work involved a critical examination of established EBIs and associated published reports complemented by data elicited through structured interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, members of the target population, and their family members. Based on all information, we adapted the Holistic Health Recovery Program targeting people living with HIV (HHRP+), an EBI, to consist of eight 2-hour sessions that cover a range of specified topics so that participants may individually apply intervention content as needed to accommodate their particular substance abuse, HIV risk, and antiretroviral adherence issues. This study provides a complete example of the process of selecting and adapting an EBI—taking into account both empirical evidence and input from target organization stakeholders and target population members and their families—for use in real world prison settings where high-risk populations are concentrated.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/131045 |
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Michael M. Copenhaver Noor Tunku Ifeoma Ezeabogu Jessica Potrepka Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari Adeeba Kamarulzaman Frederick L. Altice |
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Michael M. Copenhaver Noor Tunku Ifeoma Ezeabogu Jessica Potrepka Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari Adeeba Kamarulzaman Frederick L. Altice Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia AIDS Research and Treatment |
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Michael M. Copenhaver Noor Tunku Ifeoma Ezeabogu Jessica Potrepka Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari Adeeba Kamarulzaman Frederick L. Altice |
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia |
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia |
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia |
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia |
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adapting an evidence-based intervention targeting hiv-infected prisoners in malaysia |
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AIDS Research and Treatment |
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HIV-infected prisoners in Malaysia represent a critical target population for secondary HIV risk reduction interventions and care. We report on the process and outcome of our formative research aimed at systematically selecting and adapting an EBI designed to reduce secondary HIV risk and improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among soon-to-be-released HIV-infected prisoners. Our formative work involved a critical examination of established EBIs and associated published reports complemented by data elicited through structured interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, members of the target population, and their family members. Based on all information, we adapted the Holistic Health Recovery Program targeting people living with HIV (HHRP+), an EBI, to consist of eight 2-hour sessions that cover a range of specified topics so that participants may individually apply intervention content as needed to accommodate their particular substance abuse, HIV risk, and antiretroviral adherence issues. This study provides a complete example of the process of selecting and adapting an EBI—taking into account both empirical evidence and input from target organization stakeholders and target population members and their families—for use in real world prison settings where high-risk populations are concentrated. |
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