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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Feb 1.
Published in final edited form as: Cogn Behav Pract. 2017 Feb;24(1):38–49. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2016.02.004

Table 1.

Overview of Intervention Sessions

Sessions Time point Components Main goals Worksheet(s)
Session 1 Week 1 Introduction, assessment, education, and dosing scheduling Build rapport, provide key PrEP information, set client's dosing schedule. Pros and Cons of Adherence vs. Nonadherence
Session 2 Week 2 Focus on adherence and motivational interviewing techniques Identify motivation around adherence, problem solving barriers to adherence. Problem-Solving Worksheet
Session 3 Week 3 Follow up on adherence and focus on sexual risk behavior Assess client's sexual risk behavior and build knowledge around sexual safety. Sexual Comfort Zone and Pros/Cons to Condoms added to PrEP vs. PrEP alone worksheets
Session 4 Week 4 Follow up on adherence and optional mini-module (as needed) Review previous topics, conduct an optional module. See Optional Modules
Optional Module 1 Week 4 Mental health and breathing retraining (if needed) Identify links between mental health symptoms and health behaviors. Problem-Solving Worksheet
Optional Module 2 Week 4 Substance abuse counseling messages Increase motivation to alter substance use patterns, harm reduction. Substance Use Worksheet
Booster Sessions Months 2 and 3 Follow up on adherence and content review Specific content revisited is tailored to each client. Previous worksheet(s) as needed