Integrating Services to Address the Syndemics of HIV, STIs, Substance Use Disorder, and Viral Hepatitis
Resource updated 03/23/2023
Resource updated 03/23/2023
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 11/14/2023
Overview of barriers and facilitators to Pap test utilization for women with HIV who receive RWHAP Part D services. Using the Socio-Ecological Model, the individual, interpersonal, community, and healthcare system level barriers and facilitators are explored.
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
The role of nurses in identifying and addressing social determinants of health in order to enhance viral suppression among people with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This session will share findings from the 2021 National Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) TA Implementation Meeting. The meeting provided increased opportunities for alignment and showcased disruptively innovative components forecasting future needs and highlighting EHE TA/CBA providers.
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
Virginia quality improvement program that identifies access to medication barriers and provides emergency medication supplies to people with HIV if no timely access is secured.
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
Joining forces to End the HIV epidemic, the Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center worked across our diverse region to increase access to HIV care and prevention through a community-driven approach. Regional partners throughout our Region II jurisdiction collaborated to strengthen HIV testing, PrEP, viral suppression, and structural competency.
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
Blog updated 09/18/2023
Housing First is an effective, cost-efficient, evidence-based best practice that demonstrates improved health outcomes and care utilization for people experiencing homelessness, including people with HIV (PWH). Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative is a unique opportunity for HRSA-funded Jurisdictions to support the uptake and implementation of the Housing First model in their communities to prevent new HIV diagnoses and engage people with HIV who are outside the current system of care.
Resource updated 11/06/2023
Resource updated 03/13/2024
El propósito de este webinar es explorar la efectiva utilización de estrategias de conocimiento en salud para promover y aumentar la participación de personas con VIH en actividades de atención médica y planificación comunitaria. Los participantes obtendrán conocimientos prácticos sobre cómo aprovechar el conocimiento en salud para fomentar una participación activa.
Al final del webinar, los participantes serán capaces de:
Event updated 10/23/2023
Resource updated 12/20/2023