Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Youth-Friendly Clinic for Young People Living with HIV Transitioning from Pediatric Care.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Adolescents and young adults face challenges when transitioning to adult care due to emerging adulthood and changing providers and insurance. Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) have additional obstacles with mental health and stigma. During transition, only 55% of YPLHIV are retained in care, and 65% are virally suppressed. To address these challenges, the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care Transition Clinic (AYAHCTC) was created at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017. This mixed methods study evaluates the initial cohort and solicits YPLHIVs' perspectives on transition barriers and facilitators. (2) Methods: Quantitative analyses (n = 21) characterized patients' demographics, clinical engagement, and retention. Qualitative interviews (n = 5) captured patien

SUBMITTER: Chew H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11435583 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature