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June 11, 2026Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)Open Access

Benefits of Small-Group Education and Community Partner Networking for Reengagement and Retention in Clinical Services Among People With HIV in the United States

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GDGena DolsonAGAmanda GlazarKHKellie L. Hawkins

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Overview

Randomized trial shows improved patient reengagement in HIV care through education and networking.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to enhance retention and reengagement of patients in HIV care using education and community partnerships.
  • Delivered small-group educational sessions to 219 participants across 9 HIV clinics.
  • Conducted post-training assessments to measure changes in confidence and intent to change practices.
  • Followed up at 30 days to evaluate lasting impacts and collaboration with external partners.
  • Average gain in confidence for implementing patient reengagement measures was 27% post-training (P < .01).
  • Post-training intent to improve practices for identifying non-attending patients was noted.
  • A 58% increase in collaboration with external partners was observed at follow-up (P < .01).

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Dolson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a520a80c8f91e7f39e1b5https://doi.org/10.1177/23259582261457314
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