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Title: An evaluation of an employment assistance program focused on people living with HIV in Toronto, Canada.
Authors: Perri, Melissa, Hapsari, Ayu Pinky, Craig-Neil, Amy, Ho, Julia, Cattaneo, Jessica, Gaspar, Mark, Hunter, Charlotte, Rueda, Sergio, Burchell, Ann N., Pinto, Andrew D.
Source: AIDS Care. Apr2024, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p500-507. 8p.
Subjects: Social determinants of health, Human services programs, Research funding, Evaluation of human services programs, Unemployment, Interviewing, Quantitative research, Descriptive statistics, HIV infections, Psychology of HIV-positive persons, Research methodology, Social support, Comparative studies, Employment, Community-based social services, Social problems
Geographic Terms: Canada
Abstract: Unemployment is more common among people living with HIV (PLWH) compared to the general population. PLWH who are employed have better physical and mental health outcomes compared to unemployed PLWH. The main objective of this mixed-methods study was to conduct a program evaluation of Employment Action (EACT), a community-based program that assists PLWH in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to maintain meaningful employment. We extracted quantitative data from two HIV services databases used by EACT, and collected qualitative data from 12 individuals who had been placed into paid employment through EACT. From 131 clients included in the analysis, 38.1% (n = 50) maintained their job for at least 6 weeks within the first year of enrollment in the EACT program. Gender, ethnicity, age, and first language did not predict employment maintenance. Our interviews highlighted the barriers and facilitators to effective service delivery. Key recommendations include implementing skills training, embedding PLWH as EACT staff, and following up with clients once they gain employment. Investment in social programs such as EACT are essential for strengthening their data collection capacity, active outreach to service users, and sufficient planning for the evaluation phase prior to program implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Unemployment is more common among people living with HIV (PLWH) compared to the general population. PLWH who are employed have better physical and mental health outcomes compared to unemployed PLWH. The main objective of this mixed-methods study was to conduct a program evaluation of Employment Action (EACT), a community-based program that assists PLWH in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to maintain meaningful employment. We extracted quantitative data from two HIV services databases used by EACT, and collected qualitative data from 12 individuals who had been placed into paid employment through EACT. From 131 clients included in the analysis, 38.1% (n = 50) maintained their job for at least 6 weeks within the first year of enrollment in the EACT program. Gender, ethnicity, age, and first language did not predict employment maintenance. Our interviews highlighted the barriers and facilitators to effective service delivery. Key recommendations include implementing skills training, embedding PLWH as EACT staff, and following up with clients once they gain employment. Investment in social programs such as EACT are essential for strengthening their data collection capacity, active outreach to service users, and sufficient planning for the evaluation phase prior to program implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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