Examining factors associated with unprotected sexual behavior among Black Americans postrelease from incarceration in New York City

Rowell-Cunsolo, Tawandra; Liu, Yue; Szeto, Betsy; Mkuu, Rahma; El‐Bassel, Nabila

doi:10.1080/10509674.2018.1487899

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“…Risky sexual behavior-such as sex without a condom, casual sexual encounters, having multiple sexual partners, combining substance use and sex-is higher among men with a history of incarceration or those who have been recently released compared to men in the general public (Brinkley-Rubinstein et al, 2016;Hammett et al, 1999;Khan et al, 2011Khan et al, , 2018Margolis et al, 2006;Morrow, 2009;Nowotny et al, 2020;Rosengard et al, 2006;Rowell-Cunsolo et al, 2018;Wise et al, 2019). As a result, incarcerated men also have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to those who have never been incarcerated (Margolis et al, 2006;Nowotny et al, 2020;Wiehe et al, 2015).…”

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Motivational interviewing for family planning and reducing risky sexual behavior among incarcerated men nearing release: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Delaney¹,

Stein²,

Bassett³

et al. 2023

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Incarcerated men are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended partner pregnancy postrelease. Limited research has been invested in developing and testing treatments targeting risky sexual behavior and unwanted pregnancy for this at-risk population. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention for decreasing risky sexual behaviors. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of MI for family planning and risky sexual behaviors with incarcerated men nearing release. Preliminary efficacy of the MI intervention was also compared to an educational control group. Thirty-two men were assessed at baseline and randomized to one 90-min session. Assessment occurred 2 months after release. MI was feasibly administered, and participants were highly satisfied with both treatments. In addition, those who received MI reported higher rates of condom use with casual partners, higher rates of partner use of hormonal contraceptives, and slightly higher rates of sex that was protected against pregnancy. Increases are readiness to discuss family planning with sexual partners, as well as reported frequency of these discussions, and increases in family planning knowledge were also found in those randomized to MI. The findings from this study indicate the need to further assess MI with this population with a full-scale clinical trial. Impact StatementThis pilot study found good feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy for an adapted motivational interviewing (MI) intervention targeting family planning and sexual risk behaviors among incarcerated men. Therefore, implementing MI to target sexual risk behaviors and family planning may be useful for clinicians and researchers who work with incarcerated men.

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Motivational interviewing for family planning and reducing risky sexual behavior among incarcerated men nearing release: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Delaney¹,

Stein²,

Bassett³

et al. 2023

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“…This session provided information on making safe sex more "exciting" as this was a need previously expressed by HIV-infected prisoners (Catz et al, 2012). Since participants in our previous studies have reportedly used condoms inconsistently (Rowell-Cunsolo et al, 2018) and incorrect condom usage is common among formerly incarcerated individuals (Sanders et al, 2012), a condom use demonstration was performed. The final session reviewed the intervention content, and participants received feedback on their adherence and risk reduction goals.…”

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Improving Medication Adherence Among Drug-Using HIV-Infected Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: A Pilot Test of Two Interventions

Rowell-Cunsolo

Hong

Mkuu

et al. 2020

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Incarcerated individuals in the United States are reportedly four times more likely to be infected with HIV than members of the general population, and a substantial proportion have a history of drug use. Postincarceration, many struggle to maintain their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen. This pilot study tested the potential performance of two ART adherence interventions, Project ADHerence Education and Risk Evaluation (ADHERE) and Medication Adherence and Care Engagement (MACE) among drug-using HIV-infected formerly incarcerated individuals in New York City. Thirty participants were randomized and completed the ADHERE or MACE intervention. Participants were interviewed and had their blood drawn for viral load testing at baseline and 3 months postintervention. Our findings suggest that drug-using HIV-infected formerly incarcerated individuals can benefit from brief ART adherence interventions. They also suggest that marijuana use may not have a negative impact on ART adherence.

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The Sexual Experiences of Heterosexual Men at Post-Incarceration: Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors

Negash

Roberson

Tadros

2021

Sexuality & Culture

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Examining factors associated with unprotected sexual behavior among Black Americans postrelease from incarceration in New York City

Cited by 7 publications

References 47 publications

Motivational interviewing for family planning and reducing risky sexual behavior among incarcerated men nearing release: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Motivational interviewing for family planning and reducing risky sexual behavior among incarcerated men nearing release: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Improving Medication Adherence Among Drug-Using HIV-Infected Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: A Pilot Test of Two Interventions

The Sexual Experiences of Heterosexual Men at Post-Incarceration: Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors

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