This site has a wealth of information regarding HIV/AIDS community planning, intervention selection, and evaluation. Many of the resources address issues specifically for California prevention providers. HIV prevention researchers and scientists can also benefit from the relevant and up-to-date information provided. It may assist you in obtaining useful materials for HIV/AIDS research planning and implementation.
Valuable resources are available in the following sections of the website:
Community Planning
The roles of different groups in the California Community Planning process are identified and described. The primary goal of community planning is to ensure that HIV prevention programs target the correct behavioral risk groups and implement appropriate interventions. Understanding this process can help to envision research projects. The California model for community planning may be of value to researchers in other states.
Local Profile
Epidemiological data for California is located in one convenient location. California HIV/AIDS and STD statistics and census data, as well as resources on national HIV/AIDS data, are provided.
Interventions
An extensive catalogue of science-based interventions and related materials are accessible in a searchable database. The intervention selection tool will help you find interventions by using intervention selection tool criteria, sorting and keyword mechanisms. The interventions in the catalogue are organized into the Degree of Scientific Evidence Classification that reflects extent of evaluation and strength of evidence of effectiveness for each intervention. This classification scheme is complementary to, yet distinct from, CDC's Prevention Research Synthesis Project.
Evaluation
Basic evaluation information and general resources are available to help guide California providers in the evaluation process. Information on the importance of evaluation in determining intervention effectiveness and replicabilty are presented. The basis for the Degree of Scientific Evidence Classification is described in detail. Check out the evaluation scheme for the interventions.
Training
Training opportunities in the California prevention field is posted. This page also includes information on national training options and CDC-sponsored conferences.
Resources/Contacts
HIV/AIDS resource materials are available. Researchers may find the prevention research dissemination summaries useful.