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Cognitive behavioural strategies for HIV sexual risk reduction
Author(s) -
Tallis Frank
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.315
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-0879
pISSN - 1063-3995
DOI - 10.1002/cpp.5640020409
Subject(s) - psychology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , cognition , intervention (counseling) , sexual intercourse , sexual behavior , clinical psychology , sexual transmission , developmental psychology , psychiatry , medicine , population , virology , environmental health , microbicide
Unprotected sexual intercourse is the principal means of transmission for HIV; the virus associated with AIDS. In the absence of effective medical treatment, the modification of sexual behaviour remains the most important method of containment. A cognitive behavioural model of risky sexual behaviour is described. Intervention strategies suggested by the model are discussed in some detail. These include a novel procedure that potentiates state dependent memory effects. Finally, three cases are presented in order to underscore key points.