This study explores the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) by Community Health Workers (CHWs) to improve HIV outcomes in a rural Ugandan fishing community. Through in-depth interviews, CHWs and clients described positive experiences with MI-informed counseling, highlighting specific MI strategies and collaborative, non-judgmental relationships. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Motivational interviewing experiences from a community health worker-led HIV prevention and care intervention in rural Uganda: a qualitative study
HIV and AIDS
Stability in care and risk of loss to follow-up among clients receiving community health worker-led differentiated HIV care: Results from a prospective cohort study in northern Tanzania
In Tanzania, a pilot program introduced a Community Health Worker (CHW)-led HIV treatment club model (CHW-DCM) to enhance care for stable clients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study compared CHW-DCM to the standard of care (SoC) in terms of care stability, adherence, and loss to follow-up. Results showed that CHW-DCM clients had better treatment adherence (96.6% vs. … [Read more...] about Stability in care and risk of loss to follow-up among clients receiving community health worker-led differentiated HIV care: Results from a prospective cohort study in northern Tanzania
HIV Prevention and Treatment Behavior Change and the Situated Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (sIMB) Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Intervention in Rakai, Uganda
In this qualitative study, researchers assessed Health Scouts, a CHW-led HIV intervention in which CHWs provide one-on-one counseling in HIV prevention and treatment. Health Scouts were elected and recruited from Kasensero, Uganda, and underwent training in smartphone use, confidentiality, disclosure, and HIV-related knowledge. Researchers conducted 51 semi-structured, in-depth … [Read more...] about HIV Prevention and Treatment Behavior Change and the Situated Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (sIMB) Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Intervention in Rakai, Uganda
Community Capacity Building for HIV and Addiction Service Integration: An Intervention Trial in Vietnam
This study describes an intervention trial conducted to improve HIV and addiction-related knowledge and skills among CHWs. Researchers recruited 120 CHWs from four provinces in Vietnam. During the study, CHWs in the treatment group attended both virtual and in-person training sessions, while CHWs in the control group attended a one-time lecture. Surveys were conducted at … [Read more...] about Community Capacity Building for HIV and Addiction Service Integration: An Intervention Trial in Vietnam
HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care
To develop skills for guiding HIV clients to health care systems, assisting with health insurance and transportation, identifying and reducing barriers to care, and tailoring health education to the client to support their full engagement in care. … [Read more...] about HIV Navigation Services – STEPS to Care