Abstract
Interventions for people with HIV/AIDS became a national priority in 2003. While the importance of involving HIV-positive people in the design, delivery, and evaluation of prevention programs is widely recognized, information about how to implement peer-based services in clinic settings is sparse. The four projects described in this article implemented peer-based interventions as part of larger, multi-site Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) initiative. Common themes reported by Project Directors/Evaluators describe the challenges and benefits of peer-based interventions across these programs, including infrastructural, clinical and research-related issues. We also discuss the benefits to Peers, researchers, and the clinics sites.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-26 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors would like to acknowledge the Peer Educators, the clinic sites, and their project officers at HRSA and EPPEC–Sandra Duggan, Faye Malitz, Kim Koester, Carol Dawson Rose, and Janet Myers. This research is supported by grant number 03048 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program. This article’s contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official view of HRSA or the SPNS program.
Keywords
- HIV prevention
- Implementing prevention
- Peer-based prevention
- Prevention for positives
- Prevention in clinics
- Program management
- Supervision