Philosophy/Theory
Why did the authors adopt a qualitative approach? (Select all that apply)
A. To understand the perspectives of those affected by drugs
B. To figure out how HIV/HCV is transmitted
C. To understand the problem (HIV/HVC) before developing or evaluating comprehensive interventions to address the problems of “Cure” use in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A. To understand the perspectives of those affected by drugs
C. To understand the problem (HIV/HVC) before developing or evaluating comprehensive interventions to address the problems of “Cure” use in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Who participated in the study?
A) People who use drugs (PWUD).
B) Key informants from the ICI
C) Researchers
D) All of the above.
D) All of the above.
49 unstructured interviews with PWUD
19 key informant interviews with community stakeholders (Iniciativa Comunitaria de Investigación, Inc. (ICI), a local community-based organization recognized for providing comprehensive services to underserved populations living with or at risk for HIV.
2 researchers composed of two Latina, bilingual researchers.
How was data generated, analyzed, interpreted, and presented?
A. Through observations, interviews with key informants as well as PWUD
B. Formal interviews and observations only
C. Field notes, photographs, interview summary notes, and transcripts were compiled
D. A and C
D. A and C
Beyond physical, what other harms are associated with La Cura?
A) HIV and HCV infection
B) Fractured social and institutional ties
C) Stigma
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which interpretive frameworks (paradigms and theories), if any, have been utilized?
A. None
B. Feminist theory
C. Pragmatism
C. Pragmatism
The research question includes finding factors that contribute to the problem and ideally search for potential solutions.
Who or what are the sources of data in this study?
A) Wikipedia
B) Fieldnotes, photographs, and interview transcripts.
C) Social media
D) Drug companies
B) Fieldnotes, photographs, and interview transcripts.
What were the proposed solutions?
A. deal with the broader issue of housing, Patient Navigation, Mobile Care Clinic; training for providers to reduce stigma
B. Create more needle exchange locations
C. Shut down shooting galleries
A. deal with the broader issue of housing, Patient Navigation, Mobile Care Clinic; training for providers to reduce stigma
What was the major factor listed by the authors as contributing to problems with La Cura and HIV and HCV infection?
A) Lack of technology
B) Homelessness
C) Proximity to industrial factories
D) Racial differences
B) Homelessness
What is the overarching research question?
A. What are the individual and sociostructural factors that affect HIV/HCV risk among people who use drugs (PWUD) living with or at risk for HIV/HCV in San Juan, PR?
B. How and under what circumstances do people who use drugs in San Juan, Puerto Rico, get HIV/HCV?
C. Who are the HIV-infected PWUD who are unaware of their HIV status or who are not engaged in HIV care?
D. All of the Above
D. All of the above
What was the longest period of time that the ethnographic team took to write down jottings after field visits?
A) 2 hours
B) 1 day
C) 1 week
D) 3 years
B) 1 day
All jottings were completed within 24 hours after field visits, although many were less.
What are some examples of patient navigator responsibilities?
A. linking and coordinating care with HIV care providers and SUD treatment programs
B. obtaining required documentation (e.g., identification cards)
C. completing applications/forms necessary to access health care and social services
D. arranging or providing transportation
E. identifying sources of housing and food
F. All of the above
F. All of the above
What is an example of the Risk Environment (RE) framework listed by the authors?
A) Types of environment (physical, social, economic, and political);
B) Levels (micro, macro)
C) Mechanisms (susceptibility and vulnerability)
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Bonus question for 100 points: Name an example of the above items