DOI
10.34296/02021041
First Page Number
69
Last Page Number
79
Abstract
An estimated one million people are currently living with HIV in the United States. Therefore, an important question remains pertaining to professional helpers’ preparedness in working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This study (N = 165) utilized an analogue design, with participants receiving one of four possible clinical case vignettes, to determine the relationship of client HIV status and race with counselor-in-training self-efficacy, multicultural competency, and empathy. Results revealed that client HIV status was predictive of counselor self-efficacy, and that self-efficacy held relationships with multicultural counseling competency and empathy. Findings suggest multicultural skills training may be particularly important to increase CIT self-efficacy when working with PLWHA.
Recommended Citation
Zeligman, M., & Joe, J. (2021). Counselors-in-Training Reactions to Clients Living with and Without HIV. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 2 (2), 69-79. https://doi.org/10.34296/02021041