Linking HIV+ adolescents into care: The effects of relationships between local health departments and adolescent medicine clinics.
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Amanda Elizabeth Tanner, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: The fragmentation of HIV-related diagnostic and treatment services, especially for youth, is a significant barrier for engaging in care. The authors identified key elements that affected care linkage efforts and conducted 64 interviews across 15 clinical sites. The constant comparative method was used. Primary linkages to care processes are illustrated through three geographically diverse case studies. Factors included interagency relationships, data-sharing protocols, and service duplication concerns. Program improvement strategies were discussed. A strong, citywide network is helpful in coordinating care linkage services. These partnerships will be critical in effectively realizing the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
Linking HIV+ adolescents into care: The effects of relationships between local health departments and adolescent medicine clinics.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 12(3-4): pp 424-436
- Language: English
- Date: 2013
- Keywords
- adolescents, HIV, linkage to care, health departments, social services