Topic: Prevention community planning presents the challenge of integrating scientific data from disparate sources with community input that occurs in a context of special interests. Community planning groups (CPGs) must understand and apply scientific information including socioeconomic, epidemiological, risk factor, and behavioral science data and integrate these data with the grassroots expertise of representative members of diverse communities affected by HIV. CPGs need tools that assist them to navigate these challenges and to set prevention priorities that are scientifically grounded and responsive to community needs.
Method: A successful schema for generating scientific and community-based prevention priorities was developed. The schema guides CPGs in organizing, managing, and applying diverse data sets and community input into a four-part system. The schema guides community members about what kinds of data to use in creating each component of prevention activity statements, including priority populations to be served, risks behaviors to be changed, behavioral factors to be addressed in the intervention, and level and type of intervention recommended. The schema also focuses on appropriate use of grassroots input to supplement scientific data.
Discussion: Use of the schema has led to the successful integration of disparate data sources with one another and with community input in the development of prevention priorities. By creating a structure within which all the elements of epidemiological and behavioral science data and community input are woven together and used appropriately, it has been possible to address a major challenge of CDC's community planning guidance.
Learning Objectives: To:1) Enhance understanding of the appropriate uses of frequently employed data sources for prevention community planning. 2) Discuss strategies for making data more meaningful to CPGs. 3) Demonstrate the use of a tool (schema) that helps CPGs to manage, integrate, and use a variety of data sources and community input appropriately. 4) Share examples of priorities developed with the schema. 5) Discuss challenges and alternative methods for integrating the scientific and political goals of CDC's community planning initiative, for the enhancement of prevention programs at the local level
Keywords: Community Planning, HIV/AIDS
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: AIDS Administration - Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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.