Quantitative and qualitative research techniques were used to identify gaps in public health prevention and strategic management knowledge and skills of HIV prevention program managers working in community-based organizations directly funded by CDC. Based on research results, a national model for capacity building was developed which focuses on the interweaving of public health prevention and strategic management skills to enhance both prevention program effectiveness and organizational viability. The model, the CDC/Association of Schools of Public Health Institute for HIV Prevention Leadership, combines face-to-face interactive instruction and peer networking with distance learning technologies. The Institute scholars meet together in instructional sessions for a week at a time four times during a year. Institute scholars apply the lessons learned at the Institute directly to their work in their CBOs through an Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) which is completed during the time between Institute weeks. The ILE focuses on the CBOs "real life" challenges in prevention and strategic management and involves other CBO staff and clientele working with the Institute scholar on these issues. The pilot offering of the Institute is taking place in the year 2000 with 42 Institute scholars from the mainland U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands participating. Preliminary evaluation results indicate that the Institute conceptual model appropriately addresses the needs of HIV prevention program managers and the ILE successfully integrates Institute concepts. The Institute is a joint project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Schools of Public Health.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to: 1.Describe the national model for capacity building in CBOs 2.Articulate how public health prevention and strategic management interrelate as applied to a CBO's HIV prevention efforts
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Community-Based Health Promotion
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.