Promising outcomes from a cognitive behavioral therapy text-messaging intervention targeting drug use, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and HIV risk behaviors among adults living with HIV and substance use disorders

Original research
by
Glasner, Suzette et al

Release Date

2021

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

We developed and evaluated a 12-week, CBT-based text-messaging intervention (TXT-CBT) targeting drug use and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for adults with HIV and comorbid opioid and stimulant use disorders.

Findings/Key points

indings demonstrated promising preliminary evidence for the efficacy of TXT-CBT in improving ART adherence and reducing drug use and HIV-risk behaviors among people with HIV infection and comorbid opioid and stimulant use disorders.

Design/methods

Participants were randomly assigned to receive either TXT-CBT (n = 25) or an informational pamphlet (INFO) discussing substance use and medication adherence (n = 25).

Keywords

About PWUD
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Stimulants
Digital health