Table 3 Summary of Positive STEPS counseling topics and video vignettes
Session | Topics Addressed | Video(s) Viewed |
|---|---|---|
1: Introduction | - “Getting to know you” - Adherence psycho-education - Session roles & expectations | None |
2: Logistics & HIV Care | - Getting to appointments - Getting medications - Talking with treatment team | “Taking notes & asking questions at the doctor” |
3: Coping with HIV | - Side effects - Daily medication schedule - Managing mood | “Trying to stay on a medication schedule” |
4: Privacy, Support, & HIV | - Managing social life - Dealing with disclosure - Storing medications | “HIV-related stigma” and “Debate about disclosing HIV status” |
5: Adherence Slips & Wrap-up | - Taking care of “my own” HIV - Handling medication slips - Review of strategies that have and have not worked | “Multiple strategies for adherence” |