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Adapting efficacious interventions: advancing translational research in HIV prevention.
Julie Solomon1, Josefina J Card, Robert M Malow
1Sociometrics Corporation, Los Altos, CA 94022, USA. jsolomon@socio.com
Evaluation & the Health Professions
|April 29, 2006
Summary
Effective HIV prevention programs exist, but translating research into practice (Type 2 translation) is challenging. Adapting interventions for diverse groups and empowering practitioners are key to improving HIV prevention effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Translational Research
Background:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects 1.5 million in the US.
- Type 1 translation research produced effective HIV prevention programs.
- Type 2 translation research (dissemination, effectiveness) has lagged.
Purpose of the Study:
- Discuss HIV prevention program development, testing, and dissemination.
- Focus on research-based principles for adapting interventions.
- Empower practitioners in science-based adaptation.
Main Methods:
- Review of Type 1 and Type 2 translation research in HIV prevention.
- Discussion of adaptation principles and processes.
- Emphasis on collaboration between researchers and practitioners.
Main Results:
- Efficacious behavioral HIV prevention programs are available.
- Adaptation of interventions for diverse populations is crucial.
- Empirical validation of adaptation procedures can bridge research gaps.
Conclusions:
- Research-based adaptation strategies are needed for HIV prevention.
- Empowering practitioners enhances science-based adaptation.
- Collaboration between researchers and service providers is vital for advancing HIV prevention research and practice.