This study describes an intervention trial conducted to improve HIV and addiction-related knowledge and skills among CHWs. Researchers recruited 120 CHWs from four provinces in Vietnam. During the study, CHWs in the treatment group attended both virtual and in-person training sessions, while CHWs in the control group attended a one-time lecture. Surveys were conducted at … [Read more...] about Community Capacity Building for HIV and Addiction Service Integration: An Intervention Trial in Vietnam
HIV and AIDS
HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care
To develop skills for guiding HIV clients to health care systems, assisting with health insurance and transportation, identifying and reducing barriers to care, and tailoring health education to the client to support their full engagement in care. … [Read more...] about HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care
National HIV Curriculum
To develop core competencies for working on HIV prevention, treatment, and management including applying evidence based-recommendations to: 1. HIV Screening, Diagnosis, and Linkage to Care; 2. HIV Primary Care to Persons with HIV Infection; 3. Antiretroviral Therapy for Persons with HIV; 4. Evaluation and Management of Co-Occurring Conditions in Persons with HIV Infection; … [Read more...] about National HIV Curriculum
Rural HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Toolkit
The toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in rural communities across the United States. … [Read more...] about Rural HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Toolkit
Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey
This study aimed to assess the acceptability of a CHW-led HIV service in the Tshwane district, South Africa. Researchers surveyed 10 clinics between November 2020 and May 2021. Overall, 674 participants were surveyed. Participants were interviewed about their willingness to disclose their HIV status, their openness to CHW home visits, and other themes. After analysis, authors … [Read more...] about Acceptability of Home-Based HIV Care Offered by Community Health Workers in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Survey
