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Integrating prevention in residential and community care settings: a multidimensional program evaluation
Christopher G Mitchell1, Judy Perloff, Jason McVicker
1Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60607, USA. cgm@uic.edu
Summary
Ongoing HIV prevention for positive individuals is crucial as lifespans increase. This study evaluated a case manager-led intervention providing education and support in residential and community settings for people with HIV.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- HIV/AIDS Research
- Health Education
Background:
- Increasing lifespans for people with HIV necessitate new care strategies.
- Prevention for positive individuals is an emerging focus in HIV/AIDS care.
- Development of effective interventions for HIV-positive populations is ongoing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a case manager-led HIV prevention intervention.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention within an AIDS service organization.
- To explore challenges and opportunities in integrating prevention into HIV care.
Main Methods:
- A multidimensional program evaluation was conducted.
- Included formative and process evaluation components.
- Utilized qualitative and quantitative measures (N=94).
Main Results:
- The intervention involved case manager-based HIV prevention education and support.
- Evaluation provided insights into the program's implementation and outcomes.
- Findings inform future prevention strategies for people with HIV.
Conclusions:
- Integrating prevention into care for people with HIV presents both challenges and opportunities.
- Case manager-led interventions can be a valuable component of ongoing HIV prevention.
- Further development and evaluation of such programs are warranted.