HIV Prevention and Care for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youths: “Best Practices” from Existing Programs and Policies

Abstract

Discusses HIV prevention and care for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youths. Intervention theories that are useful in various steps for providing effective programs for GLBT youths include the social support/social networks theory, the diffusion of innovations theory, the theory of reasoned action, the theory of gender and power, the transtheoretical model, the social cognitive theory/cognitive behavior model, the health belief model, interpersonal psychotherapy, the empowerment education theory, and the harm reduction theory. Best processes in HIV prevention and care for youths involve support for the service provider in the local community, research-community collaboration, broader community collaboration, and funding. Model programs offering medical and/or social services to youths are described. They are presented in broad categories of school-based, community-based, and individual and group interventions. Future directions for effective HIV prevention and care programs are suggested. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)