CATCH: Comprehensive Assessment of Transition and Coordination for HIV-Positive Youth as They Move from Adolescent to Adult Care

A multi-method, prospective study that assessed the transition process of behaviorally-infected HIV-positive youth, aged 18 to 24, as they transitioned from pediatric and adolescent-specific care to adult care. The transition process was characterized from the perspectives of HIV-positive youth, Adolescent Medicine Trials Unit (AMTU) clinic staff, and receiving adult clinic staff. Data on individual psychosocial, behavioral, and clinical factors affecting transition for adolescent and young adult participants were measured through ACASI surveys. Demographic, biomedical, antiretroviral therapy, and healthcare utilization visit information was collected through medical chart abstraction. Information on transition protocols was collected through semi-structured interviews with AMTU and adult clinic staff.