Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Hergenrather, K. C., Geishecker, S., Clark, G., & Rhodes, S. D (2013). A pilot test of the HOPE intervention to explore employment and mental health among African American gay men living with HIV/AIDS: Results from a CBPR study. AIDS Education and Prevention, 25 (5), 405-422. |
| Title: | A pilot test of the HOPE intervention to explore employment and mental health among African American gay men living with HIV/AIDS: Results from a CBPR study |
| Authors: | Hergenrather, K. C., Geishecker, S., Clark, G., & Rhodes, S. D |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Journal/Publication: | AIDS Education and Prevention |
| Publisher: | Guilford Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2013.25.5.405 |
| Full text: | http://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/aeap.2013.25.5.405?af=R |
| Peer-reviewed? | No |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | With the advent of effective HIV/AIDS treatment, more individuals with this disease are living with chronic symptoms that require self-management, particularly when balancing the demands of employment. |
| Purpose: | The purpose of the HOPE intervention is to improve mental health and employment outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. |
| Study sample: | African American gay men living with HIV/AIDS |
| Intervention: | The Helping Overcome Problems Effectively (HOPE) intervention is presented as a way to address mental health and employment with African American gay men living with HIV/AIDS. The intervention includes 7 3-hour groups meeting weekly in order to discuss goal-setting, problem-solving skills, self-management of issues related to disability, and employment. |
| Findings: | The HOPE intervention shows promising results. |
| Conclusions: | The HOPE intervention can be applied to other populations as a way to improve mental health and employment outcomes. |
| Disabilities served: |
HIV / AIDS Medical impairment |
| Populations served: |
Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) High school dropouts / functionally illiterate persons Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) SSI and SSDI recipients |
| Interventions: |
Job search and placement assistance Vocational rehabilitation |