Implementation Trial to Evaluate a Population Health Combination Intervention to Meet HIV Testing, Linkage, and Viral Suppression Goals in Alabama
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to adapt and evaluate a combination intervention that includes: (1) a data-driven approach to directed community-based HIV testing to areas with high need, (2) Project Connect to expedite linkage to care at time of diagnosis, (3) and a Rapid ART (antiretroviral therapy)Start program, all in Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) jurisdictions in Alabama.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * AIM 1 \& 3: * Fit into one of the following categories: 1\) MCHD leadership, 2) ADPH leadership, 3) clinic administrators, 4) outreach testing specialists, 5) linkage coordinators and community health workers, 6) physicians, 7) nurses, 8) counselors all working at HIV care facilities in the six MCHD jurisdiction counties. * Over the age of 18 years old. AIM 2: (IDIs) * Over the age of 13 years old * Tested for HIV in MCHD jurisdiction from time of COASTAL implementation to 36 months post-implementation start date. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria include unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent.