An STD Prevention Intervention for Men Newly Released From Jail

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Risk Behavior

• Registration Number: NCT00260780
• Lead Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Brief Summary

Study participants who are exposed to the intervention will: 1)report more condom use during sexual episodes; 2) have fewer new and repeat STD infections 3)demonstrate greater risk reduction, communication, and anger management skills; 4) report fewer substance use behaviors, and 5)report more health care seeking activities, than the participants in the control group

Detailed Description

The MISTERS study is a randomized control trial of a cognitive-behavioral skill building multi-session intervention that targets men who are newly released from jail and have a history of drug use. Men 45 days or less post release with self reported HIV negative and substance use histories were randomized into either a 5-session intervention or control group. Study participation included four time-sensitive interviews and STD testing at three time periods. The interview questions included demographics, STD history and knowledge, sexual risk behaviors, as well as an assessment of anger management, communication, and condom use skills.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2001-06
• Study Completion: 2004-06
• Status Verified: 2005-12
• Study First Submitted: 2005-12-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-12-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-12-01
• Study First Posted: 2005-12-02
• Last Update Posted: 2005-12-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• ages 18 to 60, English speaking, not in jail for sexual offenses (rape or child molestation), reported risk behavior in two months prior to incarceration, weekday and evening availability, viable contact information, self-reported HIV negative status, released from jail no more than 45 days prior, and not visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of eligibility determination

Exclusion Criteria

• Opposite of the above

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in risk behaviors

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reported STDs

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

STAND, Inc.; 🇺🇸 Decatur, Georgia, United States