Reducing depression, anxiety, and trauma of male inmates: An HIV/AIDS psychoeducational group intervention.

Group/Peer Support

April 2021

Full Citation

Pomeroy E.C, Kiam R, & Green D.L. (2000). Reducing depression, anxiety, and trauma of male inmates: An HIV/AIDS psychoeducational group intervention. Social Work Research, 24(3), 156–167. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/24.3.156

Abstract

Although the growth rate for HIV/AIDS for incarcerated people is nearly six times the rate of the U.S. population, AIDS education programs within the corrections system have been slow to develop. A quasi-experimental research study found that a 10-session psychoeducational group intervention was effective in increasing knowledge of AIDS and decreasing depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms among male inmates in a large southeastern jail facility. The group intervention consisted of both AIDS education topics and psychological support. Results indicated significant differences between the experimental and comparison group participants. Implications for future research and practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)