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ArticleGlobal health, science and practice2022

Bottlenecks and Solutions During Implementation of the DREAMS Program for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Namibia.

Ellen W MacLachlan, Abigail K Korn, Alison L Ensminger, Sharon Zambwe, Theopolina Kueyo, Rosanne Kahuure, Gena Barnabee, Josua Nghipangelwa, Juliet Mudabeti, Prisca Tambo and 5 more

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15 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.

Ellen W MacLachlanInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. emaclach@uw.edu.
Abigail K KornInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Alison L EnsmingerInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Sharon ZambweProject HOPE, Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
Theopolina KueyoJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, Windhoek, Namibia.
Rosanne KahuureProject HOPE, Windhoek, Namibia.
Gena BarnabeeInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Josua NghipangelwaMinistry of Health and Social Services, Omuthiya, Namibia.
Juliet MudabetiUniversity of Namibia Neudamm Campus, Windhoek, Namibia.
Prisca TamboBrent Local Authority, London, England.
Agnes MwilimaMinistry of Health and Social Services, Katima Mulilo, Namibia.
Elizabeth MuremiFormerly of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Windhoek, Namibia.
Norbert ForsterInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Christa Fischer-WalkerIndependent consultant, Edgewood, KY, USA.
Gabrielle O'MalleyInternational Training and Education Center for Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
University of Washington · USProject HOPE · USJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS · CHLocal Government Association · GBMinistry of Health and Social Services · NAUniversity of Namibia · NA

Funding

Transform Dissemination and Implementation Science in CTSA ProgramsUL1TR002319 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI John K. Amory · 2017 to 2026
$100.0M
NCCIH Supplement to NCATS/CTSA Program for KL2 Scholars - M. SoddersKL2TR002317 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI Christy Michelle McKinney · 2017 to 2026
$14.5M
NRSA Training CoreTL1TR002318 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI Megan Moore · 2017 to 2026
$8.4M
CGH CDC HHS U2G GH001430NCATS NIH HHS KL2 TR002317NCATS NIH HHS TL1 TR002318NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002319
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWe synthesize implementation bottlenecks experienced while implementing the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) program, an HIV prevention intervention for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), in Namibia from 2017 to 2019. Bottlenecks were organized into the following 4 AGYW program components. PROGRAM ACCESS: Enrollment was slowed by the time-intensive nature of screening and other baseline data collection requirements, delays in acquiring parental consent, and limited time for after-school activities. Solutions included obtaining advance consent and providing 1-stop service delivery and transportation assistance. HEALTH EDUCATION: We experienced difficulty identifying safe spaces for AGYW to meet. A lack of tailored curricula also impeded activities. Governments, stakeholders, and partners can plan ahead to help DREAMS identify appropriate safe spaces. Curricula should be identified and adapted before implementation. HEALTH SERVICES: Uneven availability of government-provided commodities (e.g., condoms, preexposure prophylaxis [PrEP], family planning products) and lack of AGYW-centered PrEP delivery approaches impacted services. Better forecasting of commodity needs and government commitment to supply chain strengthening will help ensure adequate program stock. SOCIAL SERVICES: The availability of only centralized care following gender-based violence (GBV) and the limited number of government social workers to manage GBV cases constrained service provision. Triaging GBV cases-i.e., referring high-risk cases to government social workers and providing DREAMS-specific social services for other cases-can ensure proper caseload management.

conclusionThese bottlenecks highlight practical implementation issues and higher-level considerations for AGYW-centered HIV prevention programs. The critical need for multilayered programming for HIV/GBV prevention in AGYW cannot be addressed simply with additional funds but requires multilevel collaboration and forecasting. The urgency to achieve results must be balanced with the need for adequate implementation preparedness.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisAdolescentCondomsFamily Planning ServicesFemaleHumansKenyaNamibiaAnti-HIV Agents

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PMCPMC9622280
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