Summary
The Linkage to Care Specialist (LTC-S) Project aims to improve timely linkage for patients newly diagnosed with HIV through client-centered, resiliency-based counseling, and support beginning immediately after a positive HIV test result.
Implementation Resources
Intervention Outcomes
- 94% of participants attended their first HIV medical visit within 3 months of diagnosis.
- 92% of participants were successfully retained for a year following linkage to care.
- Among individuals retained in care, 94% achieved viral suppression.
Cost Analysis
The LTC-S Project cost analysis is not currently available. However, you can use the CIE Cost Calculator to create an estimate of the cost of implementing the intervention at your organization.
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A client-centered, resiliency-based model to link newly diagnosed individuals to HIV care
Priority Population
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Setting
CBO, ASO
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Intervention Focus
Linkage and Retention
Study Period
2014-2015