Linkage to care for HIV-positive adolescents: A multi-site study of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Units of the Adolescent Trials Network

dc.contributor.authorFortenberry, J. Dennis
dc.contributor.authorMartinez, Jaime
dc.contributor.authorRudy, Bret J.
dc.contributor.authorMonte, Dina
dc.contributor.departmentPediatrics, School of Medicine
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-09T08:39:13Z
dc.date.available2025-06-09T08:39:13Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractPurpose: To understand linkage to care practices at sites providing clinical services to newly diagnosed HIV-positive adolescents. Methods: Qualitative analysis of detailed interviews conducted with 28 personnel involved in linkage to care at 15 sites providing specialty care to HIV-positive adolescents. Results: We showed that multiple models exist for linkage to care, and that both formal and informal community relationships are important for successful linkage to care. Stigma was seen as a universal issue, enhancing the importance of the balance of confidentiality and social support. Barriers to care, such as mental health issues, substance use, and transportation, are common. Conclusions: We conclude that the complexity of linkage to care requires thought and planning as HIV testing is expanded to lower-risk populations.
dc.eprint.versionAuthor's manuscript
dc.identifier.citationFortenberry JD, Martinez J, Rudy BJ, Monte D; Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. Linkage to care for HIV-positive adolescents: a multisite study of the adolescent medicine trials units of the adolescent trials network. J Adolesc Health. 2012;51(6):551-556. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.03.012
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1805/48557
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.isversionof10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.03.012
dc.relation.journalThe Journal of Adolescent Health
dc.rightsPublisher Policy
dc.sourcePMC
dc.subjectLinkage to care
dc.subjectAdolescents
dc.subjectYouth
dc.subjectHIV-related care
dc.titleLinkage to care for HIV-positive adolescents: A multi-site study of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Units of the Adolescent Trials Network
dc.typeArticle
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