Presenter(s)
Amy Nunn, Jun Tao, Serena Rajabiun
Organization
National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Presentation Event
2020 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
Track
Population-Based Approaches for Improving Access, Engagement/Reengagement, and Health Outcomes
Abstract No.
15901
Description
Reaching and engaging rural populations in care and treatment is critical to ending the HIV epidemic. Engaging the community and including faith institutions are key to improve access to care, treatment, and adherence. This session will highlight how three projects are working with implementing partners in the rural South.
Learning Objectives
- Learn strategies for identifying and reaching rural HIV populations in care and treatment.
- Bridge clinical services with social and structural determinants of HIV screening and care.
- Describe the barriers and facilitators for people with HIV living in rural areas.