Implementation Trial to Evaluate a Population Health Combination Intervention to Meet HIV Testing, Linkage, and Viral Suppression Goals in Alabama

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · May 17, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to improve how we test and treat people for HIV in Mobile County, Alabama. Researchers are looking at a new approach that combines different strategies to help more people get tested for HIV, connect them quickly to medical care after a positive result, and start them on treatment right away. The goal is to make sure that those who need help receive it as soon as possible, which can lead to better health outcomes.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and work in a role related to HIV care, like a nurse, doctor, or outreach worker at local health facilities. If you're under 18, you can still participate if you’ve tested for HIV in the area since the program started. Participants can expect to be part of a team effort to improve HIV services and may help shape how care is provided in their community. It’s important to know that everyone involved must agree to take part in the study by providing informed consent.

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ALL

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.