Facilitators of HIV Medical Care Engagement among Former Prisoners

Bracken, Natalie; Hilliard, Charles; McCuller, William J.; Harawa, Nina T.

doi:10.1521/aeap.2015.27.6.566

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Facilitators of HIV Medical Care Engagement among Former Prisoners

Published Date:

Dec 2015

Publisher's site:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2015.27.6.566 New Site Icon

Source:

AIDS Educ Prev. 27(6):566-583.

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Personal Authors:

Bracken, Natalie ; Hilliard, Charles ; McCuller, William J. ; Harawa, Nina T. ;

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Pubmed ID:

26595268

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC5140274

Description:

Linkage to and retention in medical care is a concern for HIV-positive individuals leaving custody settings in the United States. The minimal existing research points to low rates of entry into care in the months following release and lapsed viral control among releasees who are subsequently reincarcerated. We conducted seven small focus group discussions with 27 HIVpositive individuals who were recently incarcerated in a California State prison to understand those factors that facilitated linkage to and retention in HIV care following their release. We used a consensual approach to code and analyze the focus group transcripts. Four main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) interpersonal relationships, (2) professional relationships, (3) coping strategies and resources, and (4) individual attitudes. Improving HIV-related outcomes among individuals after their release from prison requires strengthening supportive relationships, fostering the appropriate attitudes and skills, and ensuring access to resources that stabilize daily living and facilitate the process of accessing care.

Document Type:

Journal Article

Collection(s):

CDC Public Access

Funding:

UL1TR000124/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States
R01 DA030781/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States
P30 MH58107/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States
UL1 TR000124/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States
UR6 PS001098/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States
P30 MH058107/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States

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