Proyecto Compadre: Using Implementation Science to Tailor Peer Navigation for Latino Men in the US-Mexico Border Region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) in San Diego have poor HIV testing and prevention outcomes compared with non-Latino White men. Peer navigation (PN) is a promising evidence-based intervention to reduce disparities but needs tailoring for Latino MSM.

Settings

Health centers near the US-Mexico border.

Methods

Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment Framework, we conducted mixed-methods implementation science study. In phase I, we conducted interviews with Latino men (n = 15), focus groups with staff (n = 7), and surveys with all to understand the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment factors associated with HIV testing and care linkage. In phase II, we conducted 31 web-based surveys with Latino men and staff to ra

SUBMITTER: Tsuyuki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9220980 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature