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Increasing HIV Science Literacy in the US: AAHU Model African American HIV UniversityScience and Treatment College
AAHUAimed at strengthening organizational and individual capacity to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Black communities, the African American HIV University (AAHU) is a
comprehensive training fellowship and scholarship program. The program is designed to decrease stigma and misperception and increase the engagement of the Black community in HIV prevention and treatment services. This is achieved through leadership development and information transfer among key stakeholders.
AAHU Science and Treatment College
The STC curriculum prepares community-based, and AIDS service organizations, and Health Departments on how to improve their performance in the treatment cascade. (CBOs/ASOs) to serve as liaisons between people living with HIV/AIDS and the entities that serve them. STC focuses on HIV and its relationship to human biology, virology, pharmacokinetics, epidemiology, and treatment strategies. By the end of AAHU STC, organizations and their Fellows will be stewards of a living, breathing Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN).
AAHU STC 2013-2014Cohort
11 US Cities 10 States
Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD
Chicago, ILJackson, MS
Kingston, JamaicaLittle Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA Melbourne, FL
Oakland, CARichmond, VASt. Paul, MN
Washington, DC
ArkansasCalifornia
District of ColumbiaFlorida
Georgia Illinois
Maryland MinnesotaMississippi
Virginia
16 Fellows representing eleven U.S. Cities, ten States and Jamaica:
AAHU STC TrainingsTraining 1: Science Academy (30 Days)
Internship 1 Training 2: Community Mobilization (7 Days)
Internship 2 Training 3: Program Planning, Implementation, &
Evaluation (7 Days) Internship 3
Training 4: Advanced Science and Presentation Skills (7 days) Internship 4
STC Internship Periods 60-90 day internships allow Fellows to apply the skills and
knowledge gained during trainings.
Internships allow Fellows to demonstrate proficiency in executing key components of each training, that establishes a (or contributes to an existing) Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN).
Fellows have specific assignments during internships such as conducting face-to-face meetings with local ASOs, CBOs, health department staff, research institutions, and other potential BTAN partners.
AAHU STC Training 130-day Science Academy
HIV Science & Treatment Knowledge Assessment 30-Day Boot Camp
57%57%
90%90%
*Scores over 100% indicate extra credit awarded
Fellows’ Feedback
“Having the opportunity to get a
firm foundation on basic sciences and
the HIV lifecycle and how they both
impact HIV treatment.”
“Having the actual medical practitioners, researchers and scientists instructing us was like an experience that can't
be matched by any other training I have ever experienced.”
“The site visits gave tremendous insight into the behind the scenes real-life action of the war against HIV.”
Internship 1: From Boot Camp to the Battlefield 16 STC Fellows trained approximately 500 people in
their local areas.Chicago Fellows, facilitated three post-boot camp
presentations. Approximately 70 participants were trained on the
following topics: The Origin of HIV &Basic HIV Science Average pre-test of participants 40.2% Average post-test of participants 94.2%
The mission of the Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN) is to increase patient access to and utilization of treatment and care, strengthen local leadership and advocate for policy change in Black
communities.
BTAN is guided by the premise that when people understand the science of HIV/AIDS they are:
Less likely to participate in stigmatizing behavior
More likely to access treatment Better able to adhere to their regimens Better positioned to influence HIV policy
Internship 2: BTAN Responding to the Needs of the Community
Local BTAN Projects
Internship 2: BTAN Responding to the Needs of the Community
13 STC Fellows facilitated trainings on HIV Science and Treatment. Total reach was approximately 450 people in their local areas.
8 BTAN cities hosted National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reaching 925 people.
Internship 2 reach: 1,375 people
Total Fellowship reach: 1,875 people
BTAN National Black HIV Awareness Day PrEP Events
The following BTAN cities hosted NBHAAD PrEP themed events:
BTAN Little RockBTAN Bay AreaBTAN Atlanta
BTAN Los AngelesBTAN Minneapolis
BTAN BrowardBTAN Jackson
BTAN Louisiana
Reaching 925 individuals
Training 3: Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Internship 3
Training 4: Advance Science Skills Internship 4
Local BTAN Projects
Summary of Quantitative and Qualitative Measures
HIV Science & Treatment Retention
57% 57% 90% 90% 84% 84% 87% 87% 92% 92%
HIV Science & Treatment Retention
57% 57% 92% 92%
7 New BTAN Chapters 6 Re-launched
BTAN Chapters
1,875 People Trained
520 People Tested
350 New BTAN Members
Community Impact
10 New Community Partnerships
Black AIDS Institute: Strategic Model
THANK YOU!FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
www.BlackAIDS.org
OR CONTACT MERebekah Israel
Training and Evaluation CoordinatorBlack AIDS Institute