| 1 |
Intro and Communication |
Provide intervention overview, and discuss effective interpersonal communication and HIV/STI epidemiology in YMSM. |
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) |
Present distinctions between viral, bacterial, and parasitic STIs, and information regarding the course and symptomology of STIs. |
| 2 |
HIV/AIDS and STIs |
Discuss safer sex specific to YMSM, effective condom use, and distinctions between viral, bacterial, and parasitic STIs. |
HIV Myths and Facts |
Distinguish factual information from common misconceptions and beliefs about HIV transmission and treatment. |
| 3 |
Managing Minority Stress |
Discuss minority stress, its influence on motivation to practice safer sex, and role-play safer sex strategies in situations involving minority stress. |
What are HIV and AIDS? |
Define HIV and AIDS, and describe the biological and behavioral modes of HIV transmission. |
| 4 |
Affect and Emotion Regulation |
Discuss the influence of emotion regulation on motivation to practice safer sex, and role-play safer sex strategies related to session content. |
Who's Most at Risk for HIV Infection? |
Highlight populations most vulnerable to HIV infection, including YMSM. Present HIV/AIDS epidemiology in YMSM. |
| 5 |
Interpersonal and Substance-related Risk Factors |
Discuss the influence of partner communication and substance use on motivation to practice safer sex, and role-play safer sex strategies related to session content. |
HIV Prevention |
Describe abstinence and methods of safer sex behavior, including condom use, and the effectiveness of each method at preventing HIV transmission. |
| 6 |
Goal-making and Wrap Up |
Review intervention content, develop personal risk reduction plans, and identify strategies to overcome barriers to success. |
HIV Treatment Options |
Describe treatment options for HIV and notable side effects of medications to treat HIV. |
