Friday, April 19, 2024
4/19/2024
The targeted minority at-risk populations for Comprehensive High Impact Prevention-MSM of color- are at increasing risk and vulnerability for HIV, have low access to HIV medical treatment and support services and suffer stigmatization. Factor associated with delayed entry into care are: limited access to providers, poverty and inability to pay for health care, lack of family/social support, lack of health insurance, lack of knowledge about HIV, stigma, language difference, concerns about confidentiality, immigration status and cultural belief and practices. Outcomes: BIENESTAR por Vida implements the most cost-effective and scalable interventions targeted to the areas and "social geographies" of those populations most heavily affected by HIV to: -Increase number of persons who are aware of their HIV status -Increase integrated screening delivered -Increase levels of ART/HIV medical care among newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons -Increase levels of ART/HIV medical care among previously diagnosed HIV-Positive persons, not in-care -Increase access to Partner Services -Increase referrals to PrEP and NPEP and number of PrEP prescriptions for hose at high HIV risk -Increase availability of condoms Methods: BIENESTAR por Vida is an integrated system of high impact prevention, collaborations with community HIV medical organizations, connects with hard-to-reach minority populations for access to care and support and uses proven prevention measures: condoms, prevention programs targeted at people with HIV and their partners and to people at high risk for HIV infection, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, access to sterile needles and integrated screening and treatment for STIs, viral hepatitis and TB. The program utilizes culturally and linguistically appropriate services that emphasize program domain: Diagnose, Treat, Prevent and Respond.
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