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More Than Just the Facts: HIV Providers in 7 U.S. Cities Identify Training Needs for Preconception Care
Trained interviewers conducted 91 semi-structured phone interviews with HIV providers in seven cities (Atlanta[10], Baltimore[14], Houston[12], Kansas City[14], Newark[8], Philadelphia[20], San Francisco/Bay Area[13]). Audio files were transcribed and coded. We employed content analysis methods to identify themes related to HIV PCC training experience and needs.
Among HIV providers (71.6% female, 11.5 mean years treating HIV+ patients, 56.1% MD, 35.1% NP or PA, 8.8% RN or SW) over half (57.6%) described some exposure to HIV PCC training from webinars, in-services with internal or external experts, conference sessions or self-directed research. 61% reported familiarity or use of National HIV Perinatal Guidelines. A significant majority (86.7%) wanted additional training in HIV PCC and identified the following priorities: 1) consensus on safer conception methods and their associated risk of HIV transmission, including PrEP for conception, 2) best practices in HIV PCC to determine and standardize own procedures, 3) practical information for patients to determine feasibility and access services , 4) provider tools to facilitate routine counseling and specialty referrals, 5) direct mentorship and observation by experts, and 6) online education. 7.0% felt sufficiently confident in HIV PCC; 16.3% found it less relevant for their patients.
A majority of HIV providers expressed a strong desire for training in HIV PCC with particular emphasis on practical considerations for their patients.
Learning Areas:
Public health or related organizational policy, standards, or other guidelinesLearning Objectives:
Assess current exposure to HIV preconception care training
Identify training priorities for preconception counseling among HIV providers
Keyword(s): HIV/AIDS, Perinatal Health
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have authored several papers on the topic of HIV and childbearing, provider communication, HIV preconception care and communication about safer conception in the United States, Brazil and Uganda. I'm a PI on a large R01, RCT trial to evaluate an e-health intervention in Kenya.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
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