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Evaluation barriers and facilitators among community-based HIV prevention programs.

David Napp¹, Deborah Gibbs, David Jolly

¹Practical Applications of Public Health, Durham, NC 27701, USA. dnapp@aol.com

AIDS Education and Prevention : Official Publication of the International Society for AIDS Education

|July 3, 2002

Summary

Community-based organizations (CBOs) face challenges evaluating HIV prevention programs. This study identifies key factors and offers eight strategies to improve evaluation quality and effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Program Evaluation
Community Health

Background:

Funding agencies promote program evaluation for community-based HIV prevention initiatives.
Community-based organizations (CBOs) often require support to conduct effective evaluations.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors influencing the evaluation of community-based HIV prevention programs.
To develop strategies for enhancing evaluation practices within CBOs.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research methods were employed.
Eleven factors hindering and facilitating CBO evaluation were identified.

Main Results:

Key factors include staff perceptions, funding, data management, technical assistance, and agency expectations.

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Eight actionable strategies were developed to address these factors.

The strategies extend beyond traditional technical assistance to encompass the broader organizational context.

Conclusions:

Enhanced strategies can improve the quality and quantity of CBO program evaluations.
Improved evaluations can lead to more effective HIV prevention services.
Collaboration between funding agencies, technical assistance providers, and CBOs is crucial for successful program evaluation.