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Grant Number:	1R43DA015955-01
PI Name:	CHIAUZZI, EMIL J.
PI Email:	echiauzzi@inflexxion.com
PI Title:	DIRECTOR OF MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT
Project Title:	HIV/STDs CD-ROM for Hispanic Substance Abusers

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This application proposes the development of a Spanish language interactive multimedia program called Seguro y Sobrio to educate Hispanic drug abusers about the role of drug abuse as a risk factor for the transmission and course of HIV and other STDs. The Seguro y Sobrio program is designed to enhance HIV/STDs-related knowledge, increase motivation or intention to change high-risk behaviors, and decrease high-risk behavior. Users will complete an HIV/STDs risk assessment and receive culturally relevant information through tailored "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs). Phase I will address development of a structure and content for a Seguro y Sobrio demonstration program using the input of a diverse group of Spanish speaking clients in varying stages of recovery. HIV/STDs experts and consultants will assist in selection of FAQs that will comprise the content for the completed CD-RQM in Phase II. If Seguro y Sobrio ultimately enhances HIV/STDs prevention in Hispanic drug abusers, its national commercial potential would be significant.

Thesaurus Terms:
AIDS education /prevention, DVD /CD ROM, Hispanic American, computer assisted instruction, educational resource design /development, safe sex /sex abstinence, substance abuse
HIV infection, high risk behavior /lifestyle, nonEnglish language, sexually transmitted disease
clinical research, human subject

Institution:	INFLEXXION, INC.
	NEWTON, MA 02464
Fiscal Year:	2003
Department:
Project Start:	10-MAY-2003
Project End:	30-APR-2004
ICD:	NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE
IRG:	ZRG1

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