Erschienen in:
01.04.2010 | Original Paper
Psychosocial Factors Associated with Successful Transition into HIV Case Management for those without Primary Care in an Urban Area
verfasst von:
Derek Johnson, Marcia Polansky, Marlene Matosky, Michelle Teti
Erschienen in:
AIDS and Behavior
|
Ausgabe 2/2010
Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the psychosocial factors which influence transitioning HIV positive clients without primary medical care to a case management agency within 6 weeks by a city brokerage agency. People living with HIV who reported being in a social support group and those who requested assistance with meeting their basic needs were significantly more likely to attend their first case management appointment within 6 weeks (adjusted OR 1.91 95% CI 1.22–2.97 and OR 1.24 95% CI 1.01–1.54, respectively). Individuals requesting medical care or substance abuse treatment were less likely to accomplish transitioning (adjusted OR 0.75 95% CI 0.59–0.95 and adjusted OR 0.70 95% CI 0.53–0.91, respectively). The implications of this study for improving the effectiveness of brokering case management for those with HIV are discussed.