Have you recently published US-based HIV research? Click here to share your manuscript

Search...

Publication Profiles

Piloting Safety and Stabilization: A Multi-component Trauma Intervention to Improve HIV Viral Suppression, Retention in Care, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in a Southern United States HIV Service Organization

Citation

Brown LL, Perkins JM, Shepherd BE, et al. Piloting Safety and Stabilization: A Multi-component Trauma Intervention to Improve HIV Viral Suppression, Retention in Care, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in a Southern United States HIV Service Organization. AIDS Behav. 2024;28(1):174-185. doi:10.1007/s10461-023-04174-1

Implementation stage:

Implementation

Implementation outcomes reported:

Not applicable

Continuum target addressed:

Engagement in treatment (including retention and re-engagement),Viral suppression

Geography:

Non-priority jurisdiction

Study Participant Classification:

Recipients of care

Plain Language Objectives

The researchers examined whether people with HIV who chose a trauma-focused support program had different care, HIV control, and post-traumatic stress outcomes from people choosing other available options.

Plain Language Abstract

Trauma can make it harder for people with HIV to remain in care and take treatment. A southern HIV service organization offered 166 people with trauma exposure or symptoms several options. Thirty declined, 29 received screening and referral only, 25 received screening and referral plus outside behavioral health care, and 82 chose the Safety and Stabilization intervention. After adjustment, intervention participants had higher odds of remaining in HIV care than those who opted out (5.46; 95% confidence interval, 1.70–17.50) and higher odds of reducing HIV in the blood to a very low level (17.74; 95% confidence interval, 1.83–172). There was also some evidence of reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms. Participants selected their own group, and the confidence intervals were wide, so differences may reflect factors beyond the intervention. This observational pilot cannot establish causation. The authors described the results as promising and concluded that a randomized trial is needed to confirm whether the program improves outcomes.

Key Takeaways

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum

Publications

Barriers/Facilitators

Science Frameworks

Implementation Science Frameworks

Outcomes

Community Partnerships

Welcome to the Dashboard

This dashboard provides an accessible way to explore national and jurisdictional findings from implementation science research supporting the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. The homepage gives you quick access to major sections of the site and highlights key insights drawn from ongoing research and community partnerships.

Navigation Bar

At the top of the page, you’ll find four main sections that guide your experience:

  • About explains the purpose of the dashboard, the research framework guiding this project, and how to interpret the data and publications included here.
  • Results presents visual summaries, charts, and findings from implementation science activities conducted across EHE jurisdictions.
  • Publications provides access to peer-reviewed articles, research outputs, and additional documentation relevant to EHE implementation science.
  • Community highlights survey findings, community partnerships, and engagement activities that support and shape local EHE strategies.

Search Function

Use the search bar at the top of the page to look up specific topics, terms, research areas, or publications. This search function scans the entire dashboard, making it easier to find exactly what you need.

Featured Carousel

At the center of the homepage is a rotating feature carousel that highlights key insights and featured data stories. Each panel includes a brief summary of the topic and an Explore button. Selecting Explore takes you directly into the corresponding area of the site—such as community partnerships, implementation outcomes, or specific research summaries—so you can dive deeper into the data.