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2003 Countywide Risk Assessment Survey Findings From a Large-scale Multi-site Survey in Los Angeles County: South (SPA 6). Mike Janson, Research & Evaluation Pamela Ogata, Research & Evaluation Office of AIDS Programs and Policy February 18, 2004. Los Angeles. Lynwood. Compton.
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2003 Countywide Risk Assessment SurveyFindings From a Large-scale Multi-site Survey in Los Angeles County:South (SPA 6) Mike Janson, Research & Evaluation Pamela Ogata, Research & Evaluation Office of AIDS Programs and Policy February 18, 2004
Los Angeles Lynwood Compton Service Planning Area (SPA) 6 South • 87 Square Miles • 1 Million Residents • Proportion of County Population: 10.6% • Proportion of LivingAIDS Cases: 9.7% • Living with AIDS: 1,736 • Population:Latino/a 59.2%White 2.6%Asian/PI 1.6%African-American 35.2%Native American 0.2% Mixed 1.2% Source: United Way of Greater Los Angeles, 2003; HIV Epidemiology Program, 2002; U.S. Census Bureau, 2000
Background • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements • Community Planning Process • Prevention Plan • Allocation of HIV Prevention Resources • Evaluation
Data Utilization An integral data source for • Priority Setting • Evaluation of the linkage between: • HIV Prevention Plan • Resource Allocation • CDC application • Local needs assessment
Eligibility • Inclusion • Persons receiving HIV prevention services from OAPP-funded contractors • Surveys conducted in Los Angeles County • Exclusion • Less than 12 years old • Previously surveyed in 2003
Instrument • Part A: Assesses Demographic Information • Race/ethnicity • Age • Gender • Sexual orientation • Part B: Examines Drug and Alcohol Usage • Injection drug use, needle sharing • Part C: Assesses Sexual Risk Behavior • Barrier use • Unsafe sex with HIV positive partners • Number of partners • Part D: Measures Service Utilization
Provider Trainings • 22 trainings (May 2003) • 238 staff from 50 agencies attended • Training covered • Sampling Methodology • Overview of Survey Instruments • Survey Procedures • IRB and HIPAA protocols • California Mandated Child and Elder Abuse Reporting
2003 Participation Surveys • Total Expected: 2,520 • Total Received: 2,107 • Survey Return Rate: 83.6% • Total Complete: 1,847 • Proportion of Surveys Completed: 73.3% Agencies • 47 out of 50 participated (94.0%) Programs • 164 out of 175 participated (93.4%)
Data Collection and Analysis • Surveys were administered between May 5, and July 30, 2003 by agency staff in one-on-one interviews. • Clients were randomly selected using systematic sampling and received an item valued at $10 for compensation. • OAPP staff entered the data into a password-protected database. • Data entry error rate was <2%, no critical variables involved.
Weighting • Surveys were weighted to provide a representation of the average number of clients who received prevention services from OAPP-funded contractors monthly. • All analyses are weighted and based on an estimated client count of 5,147. • Estimated client count for SPA 6 is 374.
Clients Surveyed by SPA N=5147 SPAs Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Clients Surveyed by Gender n=374 N=5147 SPA 6 All SPAs Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Clients Surveyed by Age Percent Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Clients Surveyed by Race/Ethnicity Percent Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Clients Surveyed by Living Situation Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Immigration (SPA 6) • 6% (n=27) were born in another country • 67% were born in Mexico • 7% were born in Guatemala • 26% were born in other countries Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Substance Use Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Substance Use (Cont.) Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Needle Use Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Sexual Behaviors Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Drug Use and Sex Trading Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Sexual Orientation vs. Behavior • Self-reported sexual orientation • Does not correspond to self-reported behavior Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Behavioral Risk Groups (BRG) n=315 n=3684 SPA 6 All SPAs Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Condom/Barrier Use Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
HIV Counseling & Testing (HE/RR, HCT clients) Numbers may not add up to 100% due to rounding, missing answers, or refused to answer Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Services Utilized Source: 2003 CRAS Data (weighted)
Limitations Time period 6 months May not capture all drug users May contribute to the unknown BRG category
Conclusions • CRAS • Provides demographic information and risk behaviors of individuals receiving services. • Reflects strong outreach efforts. • Demonstrates response to HIV/AIDS epidemic in communities of color.
Acknowledgements AMASSI Center of South Central Los Angeles Asian American Drug Abuse Program Bienestar Human Services, Inc. California Drug Consultants, Inc. Caring for Children & Families with AIDS FAME Health Corporation JWCH Institute, Inc. Los Angeles Shanti Minority AIDS Project Prototypes Reach LA T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. Thank you for your participation