What shapes People Living With HIV's experiences of HIV stigma in Delaware?: A qualitative exploration of place and social position.

Objectives: To understand how place and social position shape experiences of HIV stigma among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Delaware. HIV stigma impedes the health and wellbeing of PLWH. Yet, HIV stigma is often studied through psychosocial perspectives without considering social-structural conditions.

Expanding care for patients infected with Hepatitis C through community partnership in Delaware.

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common blood-borne pathogen in the U.S., and Delaware has one of the highest sero-prevalence rates in the country.

Long-term Medication Adherence in Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Drug Therapy.

Objective: A long-term medication adherence project was designed and implemented in an urban HIV clinic to address antiretroviral medication adherence.

Design And Methods: We conducted a prospective study of patients on long-term antiretroviral therapy. Referred patients were on antiretroviral agents at least six months and had two consecutive detectable viral loads.

Integrated nested services: Delaware's experience treating minority substance abusers at risk for HIV or HIV positive.

Treating minority substance abusers at risk of HIV or HIV positive is a critical public health issue. Delaware has achieved success in treating this population through its integrated nested services approach. Through three Center for Substance Abuse funded projects, Delaware has synthesized a number of evidence-based and best practices from the HIV medical treatment, substance abuse treatment and mental health treatment.