Innovative HIV Care Strategies for Priority Populations: Housing First and Positive Peers Interventions
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RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 02/27/2024
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By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This poster will provide information about approaches of the Black Women First Initiative in adressing HIV epidemic through the COVID-19 pandemic. Various strategies were developed and adapted by the 12 RWHAP SPNS demonstration sites by changing their existing systems for a more culturally responsive care for Black women with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 04/23/2024
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The syndemic of opioid use disorder, HCV and HIV and stigma causes burdens on individuals and the system. Integrating siloed systems of care is critical to addressing this crisis. Overlapping cascades of care are key to understanding the empirical relationships of these diseases and opportunities to identify, prevent and co-treat.
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Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
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A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
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Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
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Strategies, findings, and lessons learned from the RWHAP SPNS initiative that aims to strengthen systems of care between the RWHAP and entities funded in response to the opioid epidemic.
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Discussion of HIV prevention and care efforts for Black women across HHS agencies and highlight of the RWHAP Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) initiative: Improving Care and Treatment Coordination for Black Women with HIV.
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Review of the RWHAP SPNS initiative Improving Care and Treatment Coordination for Black Women with HIV, which promotes meaningful involvement of Black women with HIV.
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Overview of RWHAP SPNS E2i Initiative implementation materials.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023