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Bridging the gap between the science and service of HIV prevention: Transferring effective research-based HIV prevention interventions to community AIDS service providers

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  • Kelly, J.A.
  • Somlai, A.M.
  • DiFranceisco, W.J.
  • Otto-Salaj, L.L.
  • McAuliffe, T.L.
  • Hackl, K.L.
  • Heckman, T.G.
  • Holtgrave, D.R.
  • Rompa, D.

Abstract

Objectives. AIDS service organizations (ASOs) rarely have access to the information needed to implement research-based HIV prevention interventions for their clients. We compared the effectiveness of 3 dissemination strategies for transferring HIV prevention models from the research arena to community providers of HIV prevention services. Methods. Interviews were conducted with the directors of 74 ASOs to assess current HIV prevention services. ASOs were randomized to programs that provided (1) technical assistance manuals describing how to implement research-based HIV prevention interventions, (2) manuals plus a staff training workshop on how to conduct the implementation, or (3) manuals, the training workshop, and follow-up telephone consultation calls. Follow-up interviews determined whether the intervention model had been adopted. Results. The dissemination package that provided ASOs with implementation manuals, staff training workshops, and follow-up consultation resulted in more frequent adoption and use of the research-based HIV prevention intervention for gay men, women, and other client populations. Conclusions. Strategies are needed to quickly transfer research-based HIV prevention methods to community providers of HIV prevention services. Active collaboration between researchers and service agencies results in more successful program adoption than distribution of implementation packages alone.

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  • Kelly, J.A. & Somlai, A.M. & DiFranceisco, W.J. & Otto-Salaj, L.L. & McAuliffe, T.L. & Hackl, K.L. & Heckman, T.G. & Holtgrave, D.R. & Rompa, D., 2000. "Bridging the gap between the science and service of HIV prevention: Transferring effective research-based HIV prevention interventions to community AIDS service providers," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(7), pages 1082-1088.
  • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:7:1082-1088_6
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    1. Christian Dagenais & Marie Malo & Émilie Robert & Mathieu Ouimet & Diane Berthelette & Valéry Ridde, 2013. "Knowledge Transfer on Complex Social Interventions in Public Health: A Scoping Study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(12), pages 1-9, December.
    2. Chilenski, Sarah M. & Perkins, Daniel F. & Olson, Jonathan & Hoffman, Lesa & Feinberg, Mark E. & Greenberg, Mark & Welsh, Janet & Crowley, D. Max & Spoth, Richard, 2016. "The power of a collaborative relationship between technical assistance providers and community prevention teams: A correlational and longitudinal study," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 19-29.
    3. Feinberg, Mark E. & Greenberg, Mark T. & Wayne Osgood, D., 2004. "Technical assistance in prevention programs: correlates of perceived need in communities that care," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 27(3), pages 263-274, August.
    4. von Unger, Hella & Block, Martina & Wright, Michael T., 2007. "Aktionsforschung im deutschsprachigen Raum: Zur Geschichte und Aktualität eines kontroversen Ansatzes aus Public Health Sicht," Discussion Papers, Research Group Public Health SP I 2007-303, WZB Berlin Social Science Center.
    5. Margaret Dolcini, M. & Gandelman, Alice A. & Vogan, Stacy A. & Kong, Carol & Leak, Tia-Nicole & King, A.J. & DeSantis, Linda & O'Leary, Ann, 2010. "Translating HIV interventions into practice: Community-based organizations' experiences with the diffusion of effective behavioral interventions (DEBIs)," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 71(10), pages 1839-1846, November.

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