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Ending the HIV Epidemic: One Southern Community Speaks

Citation

Rajabiun S, Lennon-Dearing R, Hirschi M, et al. Ending the HIV Epidemic: One Southern Community Speaks. Soc Work Public Health. 2021;36(6):647-664. doi:10.1080/19371918.2021.1947929

Implementation stage:

Pre-Implementation

Implementation outcomes reported:

Not applicable

Continuum target addressed:

HIV diagnosis, HIV testing, Linkage to HIV care, ART adherence, ART initiation, Viral suppression

Geography:

Shelby County-TN

Study Participant Classification:

Implementer(s), Community member(s)

Plain Language Objectives

The researchers asked Memphis-area community members what prevents or supports successful HIV care and very low HIV levels in the blood. They also wanted to identify useful roles for community health workers in outreach and ongoing care.

Plain Language Abstract

Memphis and surrounding counties have been heavily affected by HIV, and local perspectives are important for designing better services. Using a participatory approach, researchers asked community members about barriers and facilitators to reducing HIV in the blood to a very low level and about possible roles for community health workers. Participants described overlapping stigma, HIV criminalization laws, abstinence-only education, housing and transportation problems, and limited access to case management and mental health services. Suggested responses included youth and community HIV education, more testing locations, participation by faith leaders, housing support, innovative transportation, rapid and culturally appropriate treatment, intensive case management, and counseling. Participants identified two main community health worker roles: policy advocacy and membership on HIV primary care teams. The study offers a community-informed foundation for developing the local workforce and services. Its qualitative findings reflect participant perspectives and do not establish how common each barrier is or whether the proposed strategies would improve engagement or viral suppression.

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