Abstract

Despite widespread attention to the HIV care continuum over the past several years, little attention has focused on the 45% of PLWH that are not retained in care who are responsible for more than 60% of new HIV infections. The gaps in the HIV care continuum are further compounded by the disproportionate burden of HIV among individuals affected by social and economic disparities. The purpose of the study was to identify potential community level and individual level characteristics of re-linkage to HIV care among out of care people living with HIV (PLWH). Andersen's Behavioral Model (ABM), a health services research model that describes access and use of health care in vulnerable populations, was the theoretical framework applied in the study.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10976635; ProQuest document ID: 2158363563. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Jamie Lynn Mignano, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

HIV Care, Lapse in Care, Care Continuum

Advisor

Karen H. Sousa

Second Advisor

Paul F. Cook

Third Advisor

Scott B. Harpin

Fourth Advisor

Michael J. Mugavero

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Colorado

Degree Year

2018

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-28

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