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
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
Description of how a modified Directly Observed Therapy (mDOT) program increased uptake of DOPT and the priority populations that experienced the uptake.
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
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
Project to determine the feasibility of integrating primary care services into syringe exchange programs.
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
Tool for HIV/AIDS clinical programs who are considering integrating opioid addiction treatment using buprenorphine. Chapters cover background and rationale, lessons learned from the HRSA SPNS Initiative, and information for prescribers and clinic managers.
Resource updated 03/12/2024
The purpose of this curriculum is to provide physicians with the information they need to educate their clinic staff and other stakeholders about integrating medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine into HIV primary care.
It provides a detailed overview of buprenorphine within clinical settings, from the legal requirements for implementation to step-by-step procedures for prescribing and administering buprenorphine.
Resource updated 03/12/2024
Resource updated 03/13/2024
Healthcare providers can receive no-cost expert clinical consultation in HIV prevention & care, HCV treatment, and substance use management.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
Tools developed by a Part A program to monitor programs and services.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resources for integrating buprenorphine treatment within HIV/AIDS programs.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Tool for service and program monitoring.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Tool for service and program monitoring.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Resources on integrating primary care with behavioral health services to better address mental health and substance use needs.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
Training manual for health care providers on adapting SPNS models addressing how to engage hard-to-reach people with HIV into their current operations.
Resource updated 03/12/2024
Curriculum on how to replicate models of care developed to engage and retain hard-to-reach populations into HIV medical care. Document can also serve as a quality improvement tool.
Resource updated 03/13/2024