Identifying CFIR Inner Setting Factors in the Implementation of a Salon-Based Intervention to Reduce Barriers and Improve Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake Among Black Women in US South.

Abstract

US Black women are disproportionally represented in new HIV diagnoses. PrEP is effective in HIV prevention, but Black women's uptake is low. The UPDOs salon-based intervention is effective in overcoming barriers to care but scaling implementation is needed. This mixed-method pilot study sought to understand how salon organizational factors may have influenced UPDOs implementation with a focus on organizational culture, team culture, relational connection, and communication within a Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) inner setting lens. Organizational culture and team culture were measured using the Organizational Culture Survey (OCS) and Team Psychological Safety Scale (TPS). Relational connection and communication were explored qualitatively using participant observations and semi-structured interviews. Findings were positive towards teamwork, morale, information flow, involvement, and supervision as well as reflected positive organizational environment that were supportive of developing knowledge and skills. Relational connection and communication created a trusting environment that facilitated implementation. Future research can benefit from examining organizational environment when scaling interventions to overcome HIV and PrEP inequities.