Abstract
The impact of motivational factors on AIDS high-risk behavior after participation in an AIDS intervention program was explored among 208 out-of-treatment injecting drug users (IDUs). It was hypothesized that lower risk behavior would be evident at follow-up among IDUs who indicated higher concern about their susceptibility to AIDS prior to intervention. Results showed that this motivational indicator predicted lower risks 6 months after the intervention. Overall, this study indicates that psychoeducational AIDS interventions will be most beneficial to individuals with sufficient cognitive readiness to address drug-and AIDS-related issues at a personal level. Assessments of risk and motivation levels of program participants should be used to tailor intervention strategies to meet individual needs.