title: A dynamic model of client recruitment and retention in community-based HIV prevention programs.
abstract: The study used system dynamics modeling computer simulations to gain a better understanding of the process of delivering small-group, evidence-based HIV prevention programs in the community and to explore implications for public health practice. A model was developed to explain provider-reported challenges associated with recruiting, retaining, and graduating people from small-group workshop programs. The model simulations revealed the difficulty in sustaining high rates of recruitment and retention in small-group programs over time. The model simulations provided insight into what processes may lead to suboptimal numbers of people being recruited and positively influenced by these programs.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. mill1493@msu.edu
authors.forename: Robin Lin
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Ralph L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: Miles A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McNall
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Khamarko
authors.forename: Maria Teresa
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Valenti