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Major Goals
The major goals of this study are: 1) Increase HIV testing among YCMSM, 2)
identify YCMSM who have known HIV infection but are not receiving care, and 3)
increase retention in care among YCMSM.
Accomplishments to Date
To date, over 40 HIV-positive YCMSM have been engaged in care and enrolled into
the study. All participants have completed the baseline multi-site and local
surveys; the majority of these participants have completed at least one
follow-up survey. In addition, we have developed and implemented a standard
protocol for the intensive medical case management program, as well as
implemented in-reach testing at multiple HCHD clinic sites and trauma centers,
follow-up testing among high-risk HIV negative youth, and social
networking.
Final Year Activities
During the final year of this program, we will continue enrolling study
participants. We will continue to collect national and local survey data, as
well as process and outcome data for our in-reach testing, follow-up testing
among high-risk HIV negative youth, and social networking programs. Evaluation
of local data will begin during this year. We will focus on dissemination
activities, including abstract presentation at national meetings and authoring
peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Major Variables and Expected Utility of Evaluation
Major variables include: 1) number of HIV tests performed among YCMSM by HDHHS
and HCHD; 2) number of YCMSM who are newly diagnosed with HIV; 3) number of
YCMSM who are assigned to and meet with case manager; 4) time between testing
and first physician or nurse practitioner appointment among YCMSM; 5) number of
YCMSM who were previously out of care who are contacted and brought into care
for at least one year; 6) utilization of HIV clinical resources; 7) number of
CD4 cell counts and HIV viral load determinations; 8) utilization of social
services resources and other resources (substance abuse, psychiatry); 9) change
in health status; and 10) adherence to HAART.
[click here to see Site Presentation given at January 2005 Grantee Meeting]
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