Tanner, Amanda E.Philbin, Morgan M.Ott, Mary A.DuVal, AnnaEllen, JonathanKapogiannis, BillFortenberry, J. DennisThe Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions2025-04-252025-04-252013Tanner AE, Philbin MM, Ott MA, et al. Linking HIV+ adolescents into care: The effects of relationships between local health departments and adolescent medicine clinics. J HIV AIDS Soc Serv. 2013;12(3-4):10.1080/15381501.2013.817280. doi:10.1080/15381501.2013.817280https://hdl.handle.net/1805/47463Background: The fragmentation of HIV-related diagnostic and treatment services, especially for youth, is a significant barrier for transitioning to care. The study identified key elements that affected care linkage efforts. Methods: We conducted 64 interviews across 15 clinical sites. The constant comparative method was used. Results: Primary linkage to care processes are illustrated through three geographically diverse case studies. Factors included: inter-agency relationships, data sharing protocols, and service duplication concerns. Program improvement strategies were discussed. Conclusions: A strong, citywide network is helpful in coordinating care linkage services. These partnerships will be critical in effectively realizing the goals of the National HIV/AIDS.en-USPublisher PolicyAdolescentsHIVLinkage to careHealth departmentsArticle