title: A Qualitative Approach to Increasing HIV Prevention in Primary Care Settings for Older Adults: Perspectives From Primary Care Providers.
abstract: The purpose of this research was to explore primary care providers' willingness and ability to increase HIV prevention efforts among older adults and to gain recommendations for improving HIV prevention in primary care settings. Data were collected through 24 semistructured interviews with primary care providers. The results of the study reveal that the majority of providers find it necessary to increase HIV prevention efforts in primary care settings and are willing to do so; however, they cannot do so without assistance. Providers suggested strategies to increase HIV prevention in primary care, for instance, expanding the use of electronic reminders to include HIV prevention and increasing collaboration among providers of different specialties. As a result of the interviews, additional recommendations for increasing HIV prevention have been identified. These findings will aid in improving the quality of care provided to individuals older than 50 in primary care settings.
authors.affiliation: 1 Rutgers University, Stratford, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: 2 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Pamela B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Teaster
authors.affiliation: 3 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors.forename: John F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Watkins
authors.affiliation: 3 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors.forename: Alice C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Thornton
authors.affiliation: 3 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.affiliation: 4 University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Faika
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zanjani
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006295:Health Resources / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D000070516:Intersectoral Collaboration; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010820:Physicians; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D017010:Reminder Systems
keywords: HIV/AIDS; older adults; primary care providers; qualitative research