Keisha’s boyfriend invites her over when nobody will be home, and almost instantly the lovers are in bed. Will they use a condom? The answer can be life changing, but the moment of decision is just plain awkward. An interactive DVD slows down that moment, allowing viewers to choose different scenarios, and pauses the action at key points so viewers can mentally rehearse the interaction along with Keisha. This HIV prevention tool is one of 20 computer-mediated interventions that, in…

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