Focus Groups with People with HIV: Part A Needs Assessments

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How-to tools and templates for planning and conducting focus groups with people with HIV as part of RWHAP Part A needs assessment.

Focus Groups with People with HIV

Detailed overview for conducting focus groups, with a definition of focus groups, their importance in RWHAP Part A needs assessment, and their benefits and limitations. Includes focus groups logistics and steps for planning and conducting a successful focus group, including tips for virtual focus groups.

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1. Sample Focus Group Participant Consent Form

Sample consent form provides a starting point that can be tailored for the Part A jurisdiction.

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2. Focus Group Planning Template

This template lists key planning steps with a work plan and timeline for organizing and conducting focus groups.

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3. Sample Focus Group Recruitment Plan and Criteria

Example of a detailed plan for recruiting participants for Part A focus groups looking to engage representatives of specific subpopulations.

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4. Sample Focus Group “Script” or Discussion Guide

Sample script for focus group facilitators, covering welcome and forms (consent, questionnaire), focus group purpose and guidelines, discussion questions for participants, and closing remarks.

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5. Sample Demographics Questionnaire for Focus Group Participants

Focus group participants are often asked to fill out an anonymous demographics questionnaire with the results used to show the diversity and representativeness of participants. This sample questionnaire is editable to fit local needs.

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6. Sample Format for a Focus Group Report

This outline lists key sections and contents to include in a report on Part A focus groups and findings from them.

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RWHAP Part A Focus Groups: Materials from the Field

Focus group reports and a recruitment flyer from Part A jurisdictions around the country.

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