Using Implementation Science to Promote Integration and Sustainability of Community Health Workers in the HIV Workforce
July 1, 2022Guided by the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment and Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance frameworks, this study describes the key determinants for CHW integration and sustainability at 3 agencies in Shelby County, TN, to improve viral suppression and reduce disparities among rural and urban people living with HIV.
Strengthening systems of care for people with or at risk for HIV, HCV and opioid use disorder: a call for enhanced data collection
In this implementation project, an assessment was made of the data capacity of the health system to measure a cascade of care (COC) across HIV, HCV and OUD services in five states to help guide public health planning.
Leveraging Housing Opportunities to Promote Retention in Care for People with HIV
May 11, 2022The Leveraging Housing Opportunities to Promote Retention in Care for People with HIV program in New York City offers three types of housing-related supportive services (rental assistance, housing placement assistance, or supportive permanent housing).
Integrated HIV and Opioid Addiction Treatment with Buprenorphine
March 16, 2022Intervention consisting of on-site buprenorphine treatment guided by an experienced HIV physician who is
trained to incorporate motivational interviewing techniques into routine medical visits to provide substance use behavior counseling.
A Look Back Blog: Negotiating with Health Plans
February 4, 2022A 2014 blog on how a Ryan White HIV clinic negotiated with a health plan, with lessons learned for agencies seeking coverage for the new treatment long-acting injectables.
Supporting Retention in HIV Care: Comparing In-Person and Telehealth Visits in a Chicago-Based Infectious Disease Clinic
February 3, 2022The COVID-19 pandemic has created increased need for telehealth appointments. To assess differences in appointment adherence for telehealth compared to in-person HIV medical care visits, this cross-sectional study was conducted of patients receiving HIV care in a safety-net hospital-based outpatient infectious disease clinic in a large urban area.
How I Knew I Had HIV: Stories by Real People Living with HIV
February 1, 2022Everyone’s experience is different, and that’s important because NO ONE symptom just shows up to indicate that you might have HIV. That is why getting tested is so important. In the beginning, it can be frightening, but these individuals overcame their fears and have triumphed.
HIV Care Coordination Promotes Care Re-engagement and Viral Suppression among People Who Have Been Out of HIV Medical Care
October 12, 2021This study assessed the effectiveness of a Ryan White Part A-funded HIV Care Coordination Program for short-term care re-engagement and viral suppression among people without recent HIV medical care.
Participation, retention and uptake in a multicentre pre-exposure prophylaxis cohort using online, smartphone-compatible data collection
October 3, 2021The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a national pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme using smartphone‐compatible data collection.
A Walk-In Incentivized HIV Care Model: The Max Clinic
September 17, 2021Evidence-based intervention: A high-intensity support, low-threshold care access clinic specifically for persons with HIV who have extensive barriers to HIV care.
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.
Patient-Centered HIV Care Model (PCHCM)
June 21, 2021The Patient-Centered HIV Care Model integrates community-based HIV specialized pharmacists and HIV clinic medical providers to provide patient-centered care for persons with HIV.
