Linkage to care for HIV-positive adolescents: A multi-site study of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Units of the Adolescent Trials Network
| dc.contributor.author | Fortenberry, J. Dennis | |
| dc.contributor.author | Martinez, Jaime | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rudy, Bret J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Monte, Dina | |
| dc.contributor.department | Pediatrics, School of Medicine | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-09T08:39:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-09T08:39:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: 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.version | Author's manuscript | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Fortenberry 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.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1805/48557 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.relation.isversionof | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.03.012 | |
| dc.relation.journal | The Journal of Adolescent Health | |
| dc.rights | Publisher Policy | |
| dc.source | PMC | |
| dc.subject | Linkage to care | |
| dc.subject | Adolescents | |
| dc.subject | Youth | |
| dc.subject | HIV-related care | |
| dc.title | Linkage to care for HIV-positive adolescents: A multi-site study of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Units of the Adolescent Trials Network | |
| dc.type | Article |