Date Approved
2005
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Psychology
Committee Member
Karen Saules, PhD, Chair
Committee Member
Flora Hoodin, PhD
Committee Member
Nina Nabors, PhD
Abstract
This study compared information obtained from self-administered questionnaires (SAQ) and faceto- face interview (FTFI) versions of the HIV Risk-taking Behavior Scale. This study also compared women intravenous drug users (IVDU’s) and non-IVDU’s on rates of HIV risk behaviors and the extent to which unstable housing, unemployment, single parenthood, barriers to accessing health care, and number of years of drug abuse predicted HIV risk. There were no differences in rates of risk behavior reported between SAQ and FTFI formats. IVDU’s had higher sexual risk behaviors than non-IVDU’s. Unstable housing significantly predicted risk behavior. Relative to those with more education, those with less than a high school education disclosed more through FTFI than SAQ. Results suggest that, among relatively educated samples, SAQ administration may yield equal rates of disclosure of HIV risk behavior in a more cost- and time-efficient manner.
Recommended Citation
Sehgal, Radhika, "Assessment and prediction of self-reported HIV-risk behaviors by women in substance abuse treatment" (2005). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 66.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/66