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ArticleJournal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Strategies Employed by Community-Based Service Providers to Address HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Challenges: A Qualitative Study.

Renato M Liboro, Sean B Rourke, Francisco Ibañez-Carrasco, Andrew Eaton, Daniel Pugh, Claudia Medina, Allan Rae, Paul A Shuper, Lori E Ross

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Renato M Liboro1 Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-1947-2641
Sean B Rourke2 Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Francisco Ibañez-Carrasco2 Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Andrew Eaton3 University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-1331-1222
Daniel Pugh5 LGBTQ Health Team, Sherbourne Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Claudia Medina6 Latinos Positivos, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Allan Rae7 Crossing Genres, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Paul A Shuper1 Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Lori E Ross1 Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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CIHR 150494
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHIV-associated neurocognitive disorders and other causes of neurocognitive challenges experienced by people living with HIV (PLWH) persist as public health concerns in developed countries. Consequently, PLWH who experience neurocognitive challenges increasingly require social support and mental health services from community-based providers in the HIV sector.

methodsThirty-three providers from 22 AIDS service organizations across Ontario, Canada, were interviewed to determine the strategies they used to support PLWH experiencing neurocognitive difficulties. Thematic analysis was conducted to determine key themes from the interview data.

resultsThree types of strategies were identified: (a) intrapersonal, (b) interpersonal, and (c) organizational. Intrapersonal strategies involved learning and staying informed about causes of neurocognitive challenges. Interpersonal strategies included providing practical assistance, information, counseling, and/or referrals to PLWH. Organizational strategies included creating dedicated support groups for PLWH experiencing neurocognitive challenges, partnering with other organizations with services not available within their own organization, and advocating for greater access to services with expertise and experience working with PLWH.

conclusionThrough concerted efforts in the future, it is likely that empirically investigating, developing, and customizing these strategies specifically to address HIV-associated neurocognitive challenges will yield improved social support and mental health outcomes for PLWH.

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Community Health WorkersMental Health ServicesAdultFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurocognitive DisordersOntarioQualitative ResearchSocial Supportcommunity-based researchHIV-associated neurocognitive disordersmental healthservice providerssocial supportstrategies

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PMCPMC6748474

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