To assess recent interventions aimed at improving HIV-related health outcomes for individuals with HIV who have a history of incarceration in the United States.
Key Findings:
Identified 6 peer-reviewed and 4 gray literature interventions targeting HIV care for formerly incarcerated individuals, detailing their approaches and outcomes.
Eight interventions focused on providing reentry services to support engagement in HIV care.
Only 2 peer-reviewed studies reported statistically significant improvements in HIV-related outcomes.
Gray literature interventions lacked sufficient methodological details for interpretation.
Systems-level and multilevel interventions showed promise but require more rigorous evaluation.
Interpretation:
To effectively address the HIV epidemic among individuals with incarceration experience, innovative and comprehensive interventions tailored to specific barriers are necessary.
Limitations:
Limited number of interventions with robust evidence of effectiveness, impacting the reliability of findings.
Gray literature interventions lacked methodological rigor, complicating interpretation.
Need for more innovative approaches to address complex barriers faced by this population.
Conclusion:
There is a critical need for innovative strategies to enhance engagement in HIV care for individuals with incarceration experience, addressing systemic barriers to improve health outcomes and achieve viral suppression.
by Hilary Goldhammer, Milo Dorfman, Katie Kramer, Nicole S Chavis, Demetrios Psihopaidas, Melanie P Moore, Joseph Stango, Janet Myers, Sean Cahill, Kenneth H Mayer, Alex S Keuroghlian
