Focus on the Future
An Evidence-Based Practice
This practice has been Archived and is no longer maintained.
Description
Focus on the Future is a one-on-one intervention for young African-American heterosexual men with a newly diagnosed sexually transmitted disease (STD). The clinic-based program is provided in addition to standard care at public STD clinics to offer information, motivation, and skills to increase correct and consistent condom use. African American male lay health advisers provide the intervention immediately following STD diagnosis in a culturally appropriate, non-judgmental manner. Participants are encouraged to protect themselves and their communities through condom use and reducing the number of sexual partners. Men are also educated about the variety of condoms and lubricants available and are given pocket-sized water-based lubricants and allowed to choose a dozen condoms from a variety of brands and sizes.
Goal / Mission
The goal of Focus on the Future is to reduce STD reinfections among young African American heterosexual males through correct and consistent condom use.
Results / Accomplishments
When compared to a control group that received standard care, men receiving the Focus on the Future intervention were significantly less likely to have a STD reinfection ( p < 0.02) within six months of receiving care. Intervention participants also reported fewer female partners than the control group at a 3-month follow-up (p < 0.0002) and were significantly more likely to report condom use during last sex (p < 0.03).
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
University of Kentucky Department of Health Behavior
Primary Contact
Richard A. Crosby, PhD
Department of Health Behavior
College of Public Health, University of Kentucky
121 Washington Ave.
Lexington, KY 40506-0003
rcros2@email.uky.edu
Department of Health Behavior
College of Public Health, University of Kentucky
121 Washington Ave.
Lexington, KY 40506-0003
rcros2@email.uky.edu
Topics
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Health / Men's Health
Health / Men's Health
Organization(s)
University of Kentucky Department of Health Behavior
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date of publication
2009
Date of implementation
2004
Location
Kentucky
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Target Audience
Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Additional Audience
Men