Table 3.

Summary of Positive STEPS counseling topics and video vignettes

Session	Topics Addressed	Video(s) Viewed
1: Introduction	- “Getting to know you” - Adherence psycho-education - Session roles & expectations	None
2: Logistics & HIV Care	- Getting to appointments - Getting medications - Talking with treatment team	“Taking notes & asking questions at the doctor”
3: Coping with HIV	- Side effects - Daily medication schedule - Managing mood	“Trying to stay on a medication schedule”
4: Privacy, Support, & HIV	- Managing social life - Dealing with disclosure - Storing medications	“HIV-related stigma” and “Debate about disclosing HIV status”
5: Adherence Slips & Wrap-up	- Taking care of “my own” HIV - Handling medication slips - Review of strategies that have and have not worked	“Multiple strategies for adherence”