Behavioral Health Models to Improve HIV Health Outcomes for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men
Resource updated 03/04/2024
Resource updated 03/04/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/07/2024
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
The objective of this study is to assess key stakeholders, including patients, for readiness to adopt a new standard of care. Because many people with HIV in Alabama experience low literacy, low income, and are racial minorities, data suggests they will experience greater barriers to healthcare information technology, like PROs and Telehealth.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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
Oral health problems in people with HIV are common and access to oral health care remains inadequate. Co-location of RWHAP and dental clinic improves accessibility. Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of integration of medical and dental services in improving access to oral health care through co-location.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will share innovative strategies in the creation of a reflective Consumer Advisory Board, HIT HIV. The presentation will showcase quality improvement projects the HIT HIV CAB completed while leveraging technology, social media, consumer feedback, and CQM principles ensuring a community-driven and equitable process toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Oral health of RWHAP participants remains a critical area of unassessed unmet need. Normative data needs and SWOT analyses indicated need for process improvement strategies involving providers for better data quality. Voluntary oral health data reporting is a key barrier to understanding/tracking the oral health status of RWHAP participants.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
ELEVATE approaches to build the capacity of people with HIV to be meaningfully involved in planning, delivering, and improving RWHAP services.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Panel from the RWHAP community on community engagement and their stories.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Introduction to HRSA HAB's Community Engagement Framework, update on community engagement activities across HAB and resources available to support community engagement.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Overview of RWHAP SPNS E2i Initiative implementation materials.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Ryan White's story, as told by his mother, Jeanne White-Ginder. Hear about Ryan's personal struggles, his ability to rise above those barriers, and how he became a national spokesperson - forever changing the public's perception of AIDS.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Live with HAB Leadership: Mahyar Mofidi, DMD, PhD.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Review of the HRSA HAB framework for community engagement in the RWHAP.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023