Participants' perspectives on improving retention in HIV care after hospitalization: A post-study qualitative investigation of the MAPPS study.

ABSTRACT: Few interventions have been shown to improve retention in HIV care. We recently completed a randomized, controlled trial of a peer mentoring intervention, which failed to increase retention in care or HIV suppression. We sought to gain insight into this negative result and elicit suggestions for future interventions. We conducted semi-structured one-on-one interviews with a sub-sample of participants and all available interventionists after completion of the primary study. Interviews were coded by two researchers and thematically analyzed. Participants in the intervention arm (N = 16) reported good rapport with and benefit from peer mentoring and found the mentors helpful in facilitating the transition from hospital to out-patient clinic. Control arm participants (N = 9) reported similar e

SUBMITTER: Minick SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6110495 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature