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A Mixed Methods Evaluation of HIV programming and Innovative Technologies: How Well Do e-health stations fit at Community Based Organizations and Health Departments?


Tuesday, November 3, 2015 : 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Elizabeth Lockhart, MPH, Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
DeAnne Turner, MPH, College of Public Health, Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Vickie Lynn, MPH, MSW, College of Public Health, Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Stephanie L. Marhefka, PhD, Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health; Chiles Center, University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, FL
background

Community-based organizations (CBOs) and health departments often offer High Impact Prevention Programs for people living with HIV (PLH).  Research suggests participants view the delivery of evidence-based interventions via videophones as an acceptable and convenient way of participating in these programs.  However, little is known about how CBOs and health departments view this innovative method of delivery or their interest in setting up “e-health stations” at their agencies.

methods

Staff at HIV/AIDS service organizations was recruited via email to complete an online survey regarding acceptability and feasibility of their organization hosting e-health stations for PLH.  Fourteen follow-up semi-structured interviews were conducted.  Participants were eligible if their organization provided social services or behavioral interventions to PLH in the state of Florida.  Descriptive statistics and chi-square statistics were calculated.  Thematic analysis identified reasons agencies were unwilling or willing to have an e-health station.

results

Survey participants represented 83 organizations representing 47 counties. Participants indicated e-health stations would fit well with their clients (61%), community (62%), and agency (57%). Identified advantages include that e-health stations would provide an alternative approach for clients and increase reach. E-health stations were deemed to fit poorly in agencies without direct access to PLH.

conclusion

E-health stations have the potential to increase the reach of HIV and other health programming in CBOs and health departments.  Over half of respondents indicated some level of interest in e-health stations; however, more extensive research is needed to understand the critical factors influencing the fit and effective implementation of e-health stations.

Learning Areas:

Assessment of individual and community needs for health education
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs

Learning Objectives:
Describe willingness of community-based organizations to adopt e-health stations as an innovative delivery method of behavioral health interventions for people living with HIV. Identify the fit between e-health stations and community agencies, clients, and communities.

Keyword(s): HIV/AIDS, Technology

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am a doctoral student and have worked on multiple research projects regarding HIV prevention.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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