How to Improve the Programs Right now sine behavioral interventions are the only method that has proven to be effective is reducing the occurrence of HIV; it is important practitioners continue to implement the most updated and effective applications (National Institutes of Health, 1997). By understanding which interventions are the most effectively practitioners will be able to supply proper resources and ensure that HIV prevention is reduced, thus reducing the risk to at risk populations. One of the weaknesses of Lemieux et al. (2008) concerns the accounting for measuring long-term changes. Results in the study showed changes in behavior to still be effective following a three month follow-up, however the study did not take in to account longer periods of time. Thus, aspects such as physical maturity, relationships, and age development were not considered (Fisher, Fisher, Bryan, & Manovich, 2002).
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As the study still questions how the incorporation of music into an HIV prevention program directly contributes in comparison to other involved methods such as community and peer-lead interventions (Lemieux et al., 2008). Additionally, what is the direct influence of music-based interventions? The answer to this question is unknown; it is known that music-based interventions are effective concerning HIV prevention, but exactly how do they impact behavior. Lemieux et al. (2008) offers various explanations which are untested. For example, is the behavioral change dependable on who is performing the music or melody being performed? The constructs of Lemieux study does not account for this assumption, thus further testing is required. By further researching this assumption researchers will be more able to incorporate types of music that directly influences those at risk, thereby increasing the overall statistics of positive outcomes (Lemieux, et al.,
As the study still questions how the incorporation of music into an HIV prevention program directly contributes in comparison to other involved methods such as community and peer-lead interventions (Lemieux et al., 2008). Additionally, what is the direct influence of music-based interventions? The answer to this question is unknown; it is known that music-based interventions are effective concerning HIV prevention, but exactly how do they impact behavior. Lemieux et al. (2008) offers various explanations which are untested. For example, is the behavioral change dependable on who is performing the music or melody being performed? The constructs of Lemieux study does not account for this assumption, thus further testing is required. By further researching this assumption researchers will be more able to incorporate types of music that directly influences those at risk, thereby increasing the overall statistics of positive outcomes (Lemieux, et al.,