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Individual and structural factors influencing HIV care linkage and engagement: Perceived barriers and solutions among HIV-positive persons

Year: 2016

Type: article

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.

Source: Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services

DOI: 10.1080/15381501.2015.1107799

Authors: Alice Ma, Brittany D. Chambers, Wendasha Jenkins Hall, Amanda E. Tanner, Crystal N. Piper

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2461640333