Individual and structural factors influencing HIV care linkage and engagement: Perceived barriers and solutions among HIV-positive persons
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Alice Ma, Doctoral Student (Creator)
- Amanda Elizabeth Tanner, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: To meet the National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s goals of reducing and preventing HIV transmission, understanding factors that shape HIV-positive persons’ care-seeking behaviors is critical. Accordingly, this study examined factors that affect HIV care linkage and engagement. Six focus groups were conducted with 33 HIV-positive persons living in North Carolina. A variety of factors influenced care behaviors, including: structural and policy factors, relationship with HIV care systems, and individuals’ personal characteristics. Participants also provided solutions for addressing specific factors to care. Improving clinical services and utilizing context-specific strategies can help facilitate greater care linkage and engagement.
Individual and structural factors influencing HIV care linkage and engagement: Perceived barriers and solutions among HIV-positive persons
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
- Language: English
- Date: 2016
- Keywords
- Care engagement, care linkage, health care access, HIV, qualitative methods