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Group-based HIV risk reduction intervention for adolescent girls : evidence of feasibility and efficacy . The purposes of this pilot study were ( a ) to assess the feasibility of a community-based , small group HIV risk reduction intervention with adolescent girls , and ( b ) to obtain preliminary evidence of the efficacy of this theoretically-guided intervention using a controlled design . The feasibility of the intervention was demonstrated by successfully implementing it with 33 sexually-active , single girls . Preliminary evidence of the efficacy of the intervention was obtained using a randomized trial with 62 sexually-active , single girls . Data obtained at a 3-month follow-up assessment showed that girls who received the HIV-related intervention improved their HIV-related knowledge and enhanced their motivation for risk reduction compared to girls who received a control ( health promotion ) intervention . Effect sizes suggest that the HIV intervention also reduced several risk behaviors ( e.g. , vaginal sex without a condom , giving oral sex , and alcohol and drug use before sex ) . Challenges to implementation and suggestions for intervention enhancement are discussed .
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Intervention_Educational
theoretically-guided intervention
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Intervention_Control
control ( health promotion ) intervention .
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Outcome_Other
feasibility
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Outcome_Other
efficacy
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Outcome_Mental
HIV-related knowledge
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Outcome_Mental
motivation for risk reduction
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Outcome_Other
Effect
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Outcome_Mental
reduced several risk behaviors
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Outcome_Mental
vaginal sex without a condom
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Outcome_Mental
giving oral sex
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Outcome_Mental
alcohol and drug use before sex
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Participant_Condition
adolescent girls :
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Participant_Condition
adolescent girls