The development and evaluation of an HIV implementation science network in New England: lessons learned

Implementation Science Communications

Daniel Davidson¹  Trace Kershaw¹  Russell C. Barbour¹  Paul D. Cleary¹  Elaine O’Keefe¹  David A. Fiellin¹  Jacob J. van den Berg²  Susan Cu-Uvin³ 

[1] Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale School of Public Health;Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, School of Public Health, Brown University;Department of Ob-Gyn and Medicine, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University;

关键词: HIV;    Implementation science;    Primary prevention;    Cities;    Community-based participatory research;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s43058-021-00165-2

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Describe and evaluate an implementation science network focused on HIV prevention and treatment in New England. Methods In 2014, we established a partnership among university researchers and community stakeholders to stimulate and support HIV-related implementation research. We solicited information from Network members through surveys, interviews at Network events, and dialog with participants. In 2017, we conducted a sociocentric network assessment of collaborations on research projects, grants, manuscripts, and consultations. Results We identified 988 connections made through the Network that resulted in 185 manuscripts published and 15 grants funded. Our experience indicated that eight factors were instrumental in building and sustaining the Network: (1) acknowledging different perspectives, (2) balancing content and expertise, (3) encouraging consistent engagement, (4) providing seed funding, (5) membership flexibility, (6) maintenance of Network interactions, (7) supporting local HIV prevention and treatment efforts, and (8) maintaining productive relationships with health departments and community-based organizations. Conclusions Developing and maintaining a regional network on implementation science for HIV prevention and treatment is feasible and can facilitate new and productive partnerships among researchers and community organizations and members.

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