The Effectiveness of group positive psychology therapy (PPT) on Skills of Using Condom in Iranian Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)

Sexually dangerous behavior is among the characteristics of homosexuals in comparison to other sexual groups. The present study was done with aim of evaluating the Effectiveness of group positive psychology therapy (PPT) on Skills of Using Condom in Iranian Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM). In an experimental study in form of a random clinical experiment with pretest and posttest among homosexuals referring to two addiction clinics in regions of 7 and 9 in Tehran, a sample of 50 (N=50) persons (ages between 19 and 41 with average age of 29.4) have been selected by voluntary sampling were assigned to two groups of control and experimental. Positive psychology protocol was presented to experimental groups during 14 weekly sessions. A pretest and a posttest (after 14 weeks of training) were administered to participants. The results showed that positive psychology therapy played a significant efficacy in increase the Skills of Using Condom in Iranian Men Who Have Sex with Men (p<0.01). Implications of these protocols are discussed with regard to their unique potential to address the clinical needs of Men Who Have Sex with Men.