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.
AIDS Patient Care STDS
; 36(S1): S21-S27, 2022 Oct.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2051208
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.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Sexual and Gender Minorities
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
AIDS Patient Care STDS
Journal subject:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Apc.2022.0094
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