The CDC has identified a critical need for scientifically sound evaluation of planning and prevention programs. In response, the California State Office of AIDS (OA) and the University of California's Universitywide AIDS Research Program (UARP) entered into a collaborative agreement to join research scientists and community-based AIDS service organizations (ASOs) in California to conduct prevention evaluation research. The project includes the development of a comprehensive plan for evaluating process, outcomes, and impact of planning and prevention programs. Outcome evaluation is being implemented through a peer review, RFA process calling for applications from research/ASO partnerships to evaluate local and statewide prevention programs. Successful applicants form a consortium charged with assessing the overall HIV prevention strategy for the state. The first prevention evaluation RFA was developed and released. Thirty one scientific researchers and community-based organizations responded with proposals for 14 evaluation projects statewide; all projects represent strong collaborative efforts with a focus on the diversity of the state's affected populations. An evaluation has also been completed collaboratively by the OA and UARP for the state's community planning group. Collaborative relationships between university research programs and state health departments can be an effective way to develop researcher/community collaborations needed to systematically conduct realistic and scientifically sound evaluations of local and statewide HIV planning and prevention efforts.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify effective strategies for developing community collaborative for prevention evaluation efforts 2. Apply the CA model to other settings. 3. Recognize strategies for developing collaborations between statewide funding organizations for prevention research
Keywords: Community Collaboration,
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Relationship: Health Services Research Administrator