Jails, HIV Testing, and Linkage to Care Services: An Overview of the EnhanceLink Initiative

作者: Anne C. Spaulding , Cristina A. Booker , Shalonda H. Freeman , Sarah W. Ball , Matthew S. Stein

DOI: 10.1007/S10461-012-0339-2

关键词: Program evaluationFamily medicineHiv testingAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Health psychologyPublic healthMass screeningLinkage (software)PopulationPsychiatryMedicine

摘要: Over 9 million persons in the United States (US) are admitted each year to jails. HIV prevalence among detainees is higher than general population, which creates a public health need for linking HIV-infected services during jail and after release. The EnhanceLink initiative was funded as demonstration projects 10 communities at 20 separate jails across US. Grantees implemented evaluated innovative models of testing linkage individuals community post In this paper, we describe delivered with initiative. During 877,119 admission events, 210,267 inmates agreed 822 new diagnoses were made. majority served transitional previously diagnosed before current incarceration. Cumulatively, 9,837 HIV+ offered 8,056 (82 %) accepted offer. demonstrated feasibility settings provision enhance continuity care post-release.

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