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Qualitative Examination of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Access and Adherence to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Sexual and Gender Minorities. COVID-19大流行对性和性别少数群体获得和坚持暴露前预防(PrEP)影响的定性检查
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.255
Samantha Yeager, Vanessa B Serrano, Dafna Paltin, Arin Fisher, Maile Karris, Gregory A Aarons, Alvy Rangel, Risa Flynn, Robert Bolan, David J Moore, Jessica L Montoya
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Alignment of Ending the HIV Epidemic Priority Jurisdictions With Availability of HIV Service Organizations: An Ecological Study. 结束艾滋病毒流行的优先辖区与艾滋病毒服务机构的可用性的一致性:生态研究。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.320
Jessica L Webster, Nicole Rafalko, Lorna E Thorpe, Dustin T Duncan, Ed J Gracely, Neal D Goldstein
{"title":"Alignment of Ending the HIV Epidemic Priority Jurisdictions With Availability of HIV Service Organizations: An Ecological Study.","authors":"Jessica L Webster, Nicole Rafalko, Lorna E Thorpe, Dustin T Duncan, Ed J Gracely, Neal D Goldstein","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.320","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.320","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We sought to describe and quantify the association between HIV service organization availability, HIV burden, and HIV awareness and prevention in the 57 priority jurisdictions selected as part of the U.S. Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. On average, jurisdictions with more per capita organizations had more people living with HIV, more individuals aware of their positive status, and more individuals prescribed PrEP (b = 0.3; 95% CI [0.2, 0.5] for each additional case per 1,000 people in the first metric, and b = 0.3; 95% CI [0.2, 0.4] and b = 0.1; 95% CI [< 0.1, 0.1], respectively, for each percentage point change in the second two metrics), accounting for jurisdiction size. Several jurisdictions were outliers in the modeled associations and may reflect comparatively better, or worse, performance than similar jurisdictions. This information can assist in evaluating resource allocation and determining whether availability translates to accessibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 4","pages":"320-331"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11504299/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10113330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Individual, Social, and Structural Vulnerability for Black Women in the South: Implications for PrEP. 南方黑人妇女的个人、社会和结构脆弱性:对PrEP的影响。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.290
Jamie Troutman, Alyssa Robillard, Lucy Annang Ingram, Shan Qiao, Bambi Gaddist, Kebafe Segosebe
{"title":"Individual, Social, and Structural Vulnerability for Black Women in the South: Implications for PrEP.","authors":"Jamie Troutman,&nbsp;Alyssa Robillard,&nbsp;Lucy Annang Ingram,&nbsp;Shan Qiao,&nbsp;Bambi Gaddist,&nbsp;Kebafe Segosebe","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective biomedical HIV prevention option, yet adoption among Black women, who are disproportionately impacted by HIV, is low. A nuanced understanding of the multi-level factors that contribute to elevated risk is necessary to better contextualize PrEP uptake. Qualitative data from Black women residing in the Southern U.S. who self-screened as HIV-negative, were collected via four focus groups (<i>N</i> = 27) to understand influences on HIV vulnerability and the potential role of PrEP in mitigating risk. Content analysis of transcribed data yielded multiple themes addressing: the pervasiveness of sexual partner sharing; lack of transparency regarding HIV status, disclosure, and testing; and social/cultural influences on HIV risk. Experiences with the health care system and providers were of particular concern. Findings demonstrate support for PrEP in this population and contribute to our understanding of individual, social, and structural factors to better inform PrEP promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 4","pages":"290-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10412848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Considerations for PrEP Implementation at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Mississippi: Perspectives From Staff and Patients. 密西西比州联邦合格卫生中心实施PrEP的考虑:来自工作人员和患者的观点。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.309
Andrew P Barnett, Trisha Arnold, A Rani Elwy, James B Brock, Kayla K Giorlando, Courtney Sims-Gomillia, Avery Leigland, Laura Whiteley, Larry K Brown
{"title":"Considerations for PrEP Implementation at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Mississippi: Perspectives From Staff and Patients.","authors":"Andrew P Barnett,&nbsp;Trisha Arnold,&nbsp;A Rani Elwy,&nbsp;James B Brock,&nbsp;Kayla K Giorlando,&nbsp;Courtney Sims-Gomillia,&nbsp;Avery Leigland,&nbsp;Laura Whiteley,&nbsp;Larry K Brown","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake remains low in the southeastern United States (\"the South\"), likely owing to overlapping structural barriers, including the lack of nearby PrEP providers. Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are potential sites through which to expand PrEP availability in the South, and telemedicine is promising for these services. This study investigated considerations for PrEP implementation at FQHCs and the use of telemedicine through qualitative interviews with 19 FQHC staff and 17 PrEP-eligible patients in Mississippi. Results indicated that existing infrastructure and policies at FQHCs can support PrEP implementation and that additional needed resources include more education for providers and strategies to advertise PrEP services. Findings suggest that using telemedicine for PrEP can address some regional implementation barriers (e.g., transportation problems and confidentiality concerns) but may present new ones (e.g., concerns about patients performing home HIV/STI testing procedures). Results can inform future PrEP implementation efforts in the South.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 4","pages":"309-319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10483574/pdf/nihms-1926610.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10178531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Power of "We": Using Inclusive Pronouns in Norm-Based Messages to Promote PrEP-Related Information Seeking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men. “我们”的力量:在基于规范的信息中使用包容性代词促进男男性行为者寻求prep相关信息。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.268
Yadong Ji
{"title":"The Power of \"We\": Using Inclusive Pronouns in Norm-Based Messages to Promote PrEP-Related Information Seeking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.","authors":"Yadong Ji","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective medicine preventing HIV transmission. This study designs and tests normative messages that promote PrEP-related information seeking among men who have sex with men (MSM) (<i>n</i> = 410). Two factors were manipulated in normative messaging: type of norm (descriptive [\"people do\"] vs. injunctive [\"people should\"]) and type of pronoun (individual \"you\" vs. collective \"we\"). The results favored the use of descriptive normative appeal and collective pronouns in normative message design. For health campaigns that target MSM's PrEP-related behaviors, this study suggests that descriptive norms may increase behavioral changes whereas injunctive norms may appear intrusive and backfire. At the same time, using inclusive agency assignment (e.g., pronouns) may encourage HIV prevention through provoking solidarity considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 4","pages":"268-276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10113327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Perspectives From Community-Based HIV Service Organization Leaders on Priorities in Serving Sexual and Gender Minority Populations. 以社区为基础的艾滋病毒服务组织领导人对性和性别少数群体优先服务的看法。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.277
Stephen Bonett, Anjali Mahajan, Javontae Williams, Dovie L Watson, Sarah M Wood, Steven Meanley, Kathleen A Brady, José A Bauermeister
{"title":"Perspectives From Community-Based HIV Service Organization Leaders on Priorities in Serving Sexual and Gender Minority Populations.","authors":"Stephen Bonett,&nbsp;Anjali Mahajan,&nbsp;Javontae Williams,&nbsp;Dovie L Watson,&nbsp;Sarah M Wood,&nbsp;Steven Meanley,&nbsp;Kathleen A Brady,&nbsp;José A Bauermeister","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.4.277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations experience discrimination and care-related barriers when seeking appropriate sexual health services. Using rapid assessment procedures we conducted site visits with 11 community-based HIV service agencies to identify priorities, assets, and needs related to serving SGM clients and assessed the alignment of these services with the city's local Ending the HIV Epidemic plan. We identified and mapped themes across agencies into the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domains of inner and outer settings: client-facing materials; priorities in serving SGM communities; SGM policies and protocols; collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data; training and education; and funding and scope of programs. Rapid assessment procedures can accelerate the collection and interpretation of data to help public health institutions and community partners make timely adaptations when implementing comprehensive and culturally humble sexual health services for SGM communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 4","pages":"277-289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10461513/pdf/nihms-1923491.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10093069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Population Estimates of HIV Risk Factors to Inform HIV Prevention Programming for Adolescent Girls and Young Women. 艾滋病毒风险因素的人口估计,为少女和年轻女性的艾滋病毒预防计划提供信息。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.20
Ashleigh L Howard, Laura Chiang, Viani Picchetti, Liping Zhu, Jennifer Hegle, Pragna Patel, Janet Saul, Lydia Wasula, Sophie Nantume, Rachel Coomer, Rahimisa Kamuingona, Rose Patricia Oluoch, Tendayi Mharadze, Meghan Duffy, Caroline A Kambona, Puleng Ramphalla, Kamagate Maman Fathim, Greta M Massetti
{"title":"Population Estimates of HIV Risk Factors to Inform HIV Prevention Programming for Adolescent Girls and Young Women.","authors":"Ashleigh L Howard, Laura Chiang, Viani Picchetti, Liping Zhu, Jennifer Hegle, Pragna Patel, Janet Saul, Lydia Wasula, Sophie Nantume, Rachel Coomer, Rahimisa Kamuingona, Rose Patricia Oluoch, Tendayi Mharadze, Meghan Duffy, Caroline A Kambona, Puleng Ramphalla, Kamagate Maman Fathim, Greta M Massetti","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.20","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) data from seven countries were analyzed to estimate population-level eligibility for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) HIV prevention program for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). The prevalence of overall eligibility and individual risk factors, including experiences of violence, social, and behavioral risks differ across countries and age groups. A large proportion of AGYW across all countries and age groups examined have at least one risk factor making them eligible for DREAMS. Experiencing multiple risks is also common, suggesting that researchers and programs could work together to identify combinations of risk factors that put AGYW at greatest risk of HIV acquisition, or that explain most new HIV infections, to more precisely target the most vulnerable AGYW. The VACS provides important data for such analyses to refine DREAMS and other youth programming.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 ","pages":"20-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11249023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10046132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Preventing HIV Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men Through PEPFAR-Supported Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2018-2021. 2018-2021年,在15个撒哈拉以南非洲国家通过PEPFAR支持的自愿医疗男性包皮环切手术预防青少年男孩和年轻男性感染艾滋病毒。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.67
Megan E Peck, Katherine Ong, Todd Lucas, Anne G Thomas, Ronald Wandira, Bene Ntwaaga, Mandzisi Mkhontfo, Tiruneh Zegeye, Fikirte Yohannes, Dejene Mulatu, Teruwork Gultie, Ambrose Wanyonyi Juma, Elijah Odoyo-June, Alice Maida, Wezi Msungama, Marcos Canda, Gram Mutandi, Brigitte L T Zemburuka, Ida Kankindi, Peter Vranken, Nandi Maphothi, Dayanund Loykissoonlal, Sudhir Bunga, Jonathan M Grund, Kokuhumbya J Kazaura, Geoffrey Kabuye, Omega Chituwo, Brian Muyunda, Royd Kamboyi, Godfrey Lingenda, John Mandisarisa, Amy Peterson, Rickie Malaba, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Talent Moyo, Carlos Toledo
{"title":"Preventing HIV Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men Through PEPFAR-Supported Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2018-2021.","authors":"Megan E Peck, Katherine Ong, Todd Lucas, Anne G Thomas, Ronald Wandira, Bene Ntwaaga, Mandzisi Mkhontfo, Tiruneh Zegeye, Fikirte Yohannes, Dejene Mulatu, Teruwork Gultie, Ambrose Wanyonyi Juma, Elijah Odoyo-June, Alice Maida, Wezi Msungama, Marcos Canda, Gram Mutandi, Brigitte L T Zemburuka, Ida Kankindi, Peter Vranken, Nandi Maphothi, Dayanund Loykissoonlal, Sudhir Bunga, Jonathan M Grund, Kokuhumbya J Kazaura, Geoffrey Kabuye, Omega Chituwo, Brian Muyunda, Royd Kamboyi, Godfrey Lingenda, John Mandisarisa, Amy Peterson, Rickie Malaba, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Talent Moyo, Carlos Toledo","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.67","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.67","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention intervention that has predominantly targeted adolescent and young men, aged 10-24 years. In 2020, the age eligibility for VMMC shifted from 10 to 15 years of age. This report describes the VMMC client age distribution from 2018 to 2021, at the site, national, and regional levels, among 15 countries in southern and eastern Africa. Overall, in 2018 and 2019, the highest proportion of VMMCs were performed among 10-14-year-olds (45.6% and 41.2%, respectively). In 2020 and 2021, the 15-19-year age group accounted for the highest proportion (37.2% and 50.4%, respectively) of VMMCs performed across all age groups. Similarly, in 2021 at the site level, 68.1% of VMMC sites conducted the majority of circumcisions among men aged 15-24 years. This analysis highlights that adolescent boys and young men are the primary recipients of VMMC receiving an important lifetime reduction in HIV risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 ","pages":"67-81"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11002756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10055643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Understanding Gender-Based Violence Service Delivery in CDC-Supported Health Facilities: 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2017-2021. 了解疾病预防控制中心支持的卫生机构中基于性别暴力的服务提供:15个撒哈拉以南非洲国家,2017-2021年。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.39
Udhayashankar Kanagasabai, Christopher Valleau, Meagan Cain, Michelle S Chevalier, Jennifer Hegle, Pragna Patel, Regina Benevides, Joseph B Trika, Carrine Angumua, Minlangu Mpingulu, Kamanga Ferdinand, Fikirte Sida, Katelyn Galloway, Caroline Kambona, Patricia Oluoch, Wezi Msungama, Hans Katengeza, Della Correia, Meghan Duffy, Raquel Maria Violeta Cossa, Rachel Coomer, Adeola Ayo, Chioma Ukanwa, Elysee Tuyishime, Sibongile Dladla, Jennifer Drummond, Daniel Magesa, Jane Kitalile, Rose Apondi, Jackson Okuku, Tina Chisenga, Haddi J Cham
{"title":"Understanding Gender-Based Violence Service Delivery in CDC-Supported Health Facilities: 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2017-2021.","authors":"Udhayashankar Kanagasabai,&nbsp;Christopher Valleau,&nbsp;Meagan Cain,&nbsp;Michelle S Chevalier,&nbsp;Jennifer Hegle,&nbsp;Pragna Patel,&nbsp;Regina Benevides,&nbsp;Joseph B Trika,&nbsp;Carrine Angumua,&nbsp;Minlangu Mpingulu,&nbsp;Kamanga Ferdinand,&nbsp;Fikirte Sida,&nbsp;Katelyn Galloway,&nbsp;Caroline Kambona,&nbsp;Patricia Oluoch,&nbsp;Wezi Msungama,&nbsp;Hans Katengeza,&nbsp;Della Correia,&nbsp;Meghan Duffy,&nbsp;Raquel Maria Violeta Cossa,&nbsp;Rachel Coomer,&nbsp;Adeola Ayo,&nbsp;Chioma Ukanwa,&nbsp;Elysee Tuyishime,&nbsp;Sibongile Dladla,&nbsp;Jennifer Drummond,&nbsp;Daniel Magesa,&nbsp;Jane Kitalile,&nbsp;Rose Apondi,&nbsp;Jackson Okuku,&nbsp;Tina Chisenga,&nbsp;Haddi J Cham","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.39","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.39","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gender-based violence (GBV) is a complex issue deeply rooted in social structures, making its eradication challenging. GBV increases the risk of HIV transmission and is a barrier to HIV testing, care, and treatment. Quality clinical services for GBV, which includes the provision of HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), vary, and service delivery data are lacking. We describe GBV clinical service delivery in 15 countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Through a descriptive statistical analysis of PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) data, we found a 252% increase in individuals receiving GBV clinical services, from 158,691 in 2017 to 558,251 in 2021. PEP completion was lowest (15%) among 15-19-year-olds. Understanding GBV service delivery is important for policy makers, program managers, and providers to guide interventions to improve the quality of service delivery and contribute to HIV epidemic control.</p>","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"35 ","pages":"39-51"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10046562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reaching Youth Through Faith Leaders: Evaluation of the Faith Matters! Initiative. 通过信仰领袖接触青少年:信仰事务评估!倡议。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.82
Udhayashankar Kanagasabai, Tiffiany Aholou, Michelle S Chevalier, James L Tobias, Jackson Okuku, Ray W Shiraishi, Robb Sheneberger, Yvonne Chilufya Pande, Clifton Chifuwe, Lauren Erickson Mamane, Gillian Njika, Chris Obongo, Viva C Thorsen
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