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Technical assistance for the evaluation of community-based HIV prevention programs
David Jolly1, Deborah Gibbs, David Napp
1Department of Health Education, North Carolina Central University, Durham, USA. djolly@wpo.nccu.edu
Summary
Community-based organizations (CBOs) need practical evaluation technical assistance (TA) for HIV prevention programs. Ideal TA involves accessible, culturally competent providers and program-specific support for data analysis and tool development.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Community Health
Background:
- Funding agencies support community-based organizations (CBOs) in HIV prevention through technical assistance (TA).
- Strengthening evaluation capacity is crucial for effective HIV prevention efforts by CBOs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify CBOs' specific needs for evaluation TA in HIV prevention.
- To understand CBOs' prior experiences with evaluation TA.
- To gather insights for optimizing the delivery of evaluation TA.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methods were employed.
- Data collection involved understanding CBOs' needs, experiences, and preferences for TA.
Main Results:
- Key needs identified include assistance with developing evaluation tools and data analysis.
- Preferred TA providers possess practical expertise, accessibility, cultural competence, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Essential components of an effective TA system include adequate funding, program-specific support, and substantial interaction between providers and CBOs.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations are provided for health educators and TA providers to enhance support for CBOs' HIV prevention evaluation.
- Tailored, practical, and collaborative TA approaches are vital for improving CBO evaluation capacity.