Opportunities to address alcohol use with community-based HIV testing: a mixed methods study

The purpose of this mixed methods study is to elicit perspectives regarding the acceptability, appropriateness, and need for alcohol use-related services and referral options for individuals seeking HIV testing at a community-based HIV service organization. The primary objective of this study is to explore clients and staff perspectives on integrating alcohol-focused intervention at the point of HIV testing at A Place to Nourish your Health (APNH). The secondary objective is to conduct a quantitative assessment of the prevalence and associated sociodemographic and clinical correlates of unhealthy alcohol use among individuals presenting for HIV testing at APNH. This is a mixed methods study involving individual semi-structured interviews and a focus group, as well as secondary analysis of de-identified data collected as part of routine services.