Improving Engagement in Care by Creation of Individualized Support Groups for People with HIV

The initiation of individualized support groups for people with HIV has shown significant improvements in viral load suppression rates for participants. Baseline viral suppression rates measured at group enrollment were 35.5% (n=31). Viral suppression rates for the end of the year showed 100% of participants being suppressed (n=31).

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the impact that individualized support groups have on retention and engagement in HIV care.
2. Identify non-traditional ways that people with HIV receive support that increases retention in care and promotes viral suppression.
3. Discuss various ways to initiate population specific support groups for people with HIV and increase and maintain membership.