Barriers and facilitators to implementation of trauma support services at a large HIV treatment center in the Southern United States.

ABSTRACT: The high prevalence of trauma among people living with HIV underscore the need for tailored, integrated trauma management ("trauma-informed care" or TIC) to improve retention, adherence to care, and overall well-being. Although TIC has been identified as a priority area for HIV care, uptake has been limited. To investigate barriers and facilitators to integrating trauma support services within HIV primary care, surveys (n=94) and interviews (n=44) were administered to providers, staff, and patients at a large HIV treatment center. Results highlighted the availability of several trauma services, including psychotherapy and support groups, but also revealed the absence of provider training on how to respond to patient trauma needs. Identified gaps in TIC services included writt

SUBMITTER: Piper KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10227713 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature