Community-based organizations
(CBOs) serving persons living with HIV or AIDS face the challenge of an aging
population with more chronic diseases. This study assessed cancer programming
needs of AIDS service organizations (ASOs) in New York, New Jersey, and
Connecticut by conducting a community needs assessment. Sixty (58%) of 103
organizations completed the survey. ASOs conduct activities most related to
early steps along the cancer care continuum, but they also express great
interest in expanding cancer-focused programming into new areas. ASOs have
resources or capacities in assisting HIV+ clients with mental health or
substance abuse problems, but there exists a need for funding in undertaking or
expanding cancer-focused programs. ASOs are receptive to collaborating with
researchers on disseminating cancer prevention and control knowledge in their
settings. Community-academic research partnerships enable resonant training and
technical assistance methods to be explored that will enhance the abilities of
ASOs to bring cancer-related programming to their clients.
Below: Levels of Experience and
Interest in Cancer-Related Programming. *For this response, n =
the number of organizations not providing the service already, which varies for
each category from 9 (alcohol assessment & assistance) to 55 (support
groups for clients w/ cancer).
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By:
John A. Guidry, Gay Men’s Health Crisis;
Address correspondence to John Guidry, 446 West 33rd St.,
New York, NY 10001. Email: moc.liamg@7.yrdiugj
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