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Prioritizing Flexibility, Human Connection, and Representation: Findings from the Qualitative Process Evaluation of the Special Projects of National Significance Black Men Who Have Sex with Men Initiative.
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AIDS Patient Care & STDs . 2022 Supplement 1, Vol. 36, pS-21-S-27. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Previous research has identified significant unmet need for behavioral health care services for Black men who have sex with men (Black MSM); this challenge has been linked to poorer overall health and well-being. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded a Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Initiative, Implementation of Evidence-Informed Behavioral Health Models to Improve HIV Health Outcomes for Black Men who have Sex with Men, with a goal to integrate behavioral health and clinical care services using four different evidence-informed models of care, ultimately improving HIV health outcomes. NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a multisite evaluation to assess the success of this Initiative, including a qualitative process evaluation that examined adaptations, services, integration activities, recruitment methods, and fidelity. The process evaluation described methods and processes used by demonstration sites to achieve their goals. This included challenges or barriers to implementation and the associated adaptations, notably due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Our study found key themes that indicated successful implementation were flexible service delivery, human connection, and client representation. We recommend future replicators apply these lessons learned in diverse health care and community settings that serve Black MSM. Additional information about the interventions can be found on TargetHIV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PROFESSIONAL practice
*HIV infections
*EVALUATION of medical care
*EVALUATION of human services programs
*RESEARCH methodology
*ATTITUDES of medical personnel
*EVIDENCE-based medicine
*INTERVIEWING
*ACQUISITION of data
*HUMAN services programs
*MEDICAL records
*SOUND recordings
*MEN who have sex with men
*INTEGRATED health care delivery
*THEMATIC analysis
*MENTAL health services
*AFRICAN Americans
*PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10872914
- Volume :
- 36
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AIDS Patient Care & STDs
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159444228
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2022.0094