Table 1.

Small Group Intervention Components

Component	Description	Timing
Psychoeducation	Addresses the difference between compliance and adherence, the role of side effects in choosing not to take medication, physician mistrust, over-prescription of medication, and safety of medication – targets HBM's constructs of perceived susceptibility and perceived severity	Week 1
Barriers	Identification of specific barriers to adherence with particular emphasis on maintaining adherence despite limited resources - targets HBM's constructs of perceived barriers	Week 1
Motivational Interviewing	Exploring readiness for change and motivation to improve adherence behavior-targets HBM's constructs of perceived barriers and benefits	Week 1
Behavior Modification	Utilizing behavioral modification to develop strategies to address personal barriers- directly targets HBM's construct of health behavior activity	Week 2
Affect Awareness	Increasing awareness of impact of mood on adherence behavior -targets HBM's constructs of cues to action	Week 2
Cultural Tailoring	Impact of group and cultural messages on adherence attitudes and behaviors - targets HBM's constructs of perceived threat	Week 2