Rooted in Wellness
September 6, 2024The Effi Barry Training Institute is excited to announce the launch of “Rooted in Wellness,” a new podcast mini-series dedicated to exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being. Join us as we delve into topics such as trauma, HIV, mental wellness, and the social determinants of health, all with the goal of helping you cultivate a balanced and thriving life. Tune in to “Rooted in Wellness” and embark on a journey of personal growth.
Effect of Text Messaging Plus Peer Navigation on Viral Suppression Among Youth With HIV in the iCARE Nigeria Pilot Study
August 1, 2021Consistent with the global trend, youth with HIV (YWH) in Nigeria have high rates of viral nonsuppression. Hence, novel interventions are needed. In a single-arm trial, participants aged 15–24 years received 48 weeks of a combination intervention, comprising daily 2-way text message medication reminders plus peer navigation.
Using Community Health Workers to Improve Linkage and Retention in HIV Care
January 28, 2020Resources to help clinics integrate community health workers (CHW) into an HIV multidisciplinary team model. CHWs can strengthen the health care workforce and improve access to health care and health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority people with HIV.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men – 23 Urban Areas, 2017
September 20, 2019A lower percentage of black and Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM) than white MSM had discussed PrEP with a health care provider or had used PrEP within the past year. Healthcare provider training regarding cultural competencies may be beneficial when interacting with patients who are of these communities to ensure everyone gets equitable healthcare.
Pocket Guide: Improving Linkage to Care – Ensuring High-Quality Care for PLWH Within and Beyond Corrections
July 14, 2017Highlights from linkage to care projects in correctional settings. This guide covers Key Staff and Participants, Objectives for the Interventions, Rationale, Method, and Key items to consider for replication and resources.
Three HIV patient stories
May 13, 2015These “Voices from the Field” from Doctors Without Borders are first-hand experiences from three patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Retention and Re-Engagement in HIV Care Project
October 1, 2014The Minority AIDS Initiative/SPNS Retention and Re-Engagement in HIV Care Project developed innovative and replicable HIV service delivery models. It used HIV+ peers to help patients engage and/or remain in care while providing a range of services.
