Planning for SUCCESS (Sustained, Unbroken Connections to Care, Entry Services, and Suppression): Phase II of a Project to Improve the Connection to Community Care for HIV-Infected Persons Leaving Jail in Atlanta, 2014-2015 (ICPSR 39799)
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Anne C. Spaulding, Emory University
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https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR39799.v1
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This feasibility study tested the logistics and acceptance of the intervention and its evaluation tools against "usual care" conditions in preparation for a future randomized controlled trial. Specific aims included:
- Demonstrating that recruitment and delivery of the intervention are feasible.
- Demonstrating that enrolled releasees will link to HIV care by 3 months post release. A successful linkage to HIV medical care was defined as a confirmed visit to a clinic post release, validated by a recorded HIV viral load and CD4 count in the clinic's medical records.
- Documenting retention in care, defined as a minimum of 2 HIV clinical visits occurring within 12 months post release, with at least 2 clinical visits spaced a minimum of 3 months apart. Related retention outcome measures included proportion with viral load suppression and, as needed, attendance at substance abuse rehabilitation, and mental health treatment.
Data was collected at baseline, and at 3 and 12 months post-release. The 1st and 2nd sessions occurred in jail and 4 post-release sessions in the community.
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The purpose of the study is to demonstrate that an innovative approach to intensive case management (Strengths-Based Case Management adapted for jail) beginning in jail is acceptable and can promote the engagement in care of HIV-infected jail releasees in the community.
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Study participants were recruited by jail healthcare staff and through distribution of study flyers to inmates. Recruitment for the intervention arm was conducted in waves of up to 20 participants, until an adequate sample size was achieved.
Between periods of recruitment for the intervention group, HIV-infected detainees were recruited for a comparison group. Intervention and control participants were matched on race/ethnicity, age, and gender.
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This is a pilot study of behavioral intervention and a feasibility study for future Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).
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HIV-infected jail detainees aged 18 and older in Atlanta.
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The data files include variables about participant's sexual behaviors, criminal and legal involvement, drug use behavior, and health history. Demographic variables include age, employment, gender, and race.
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
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