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The absence of a reliable HIV\/AIDS surveillance system further complicates tracking and responding to the epidemic. This study aimed to evaluate the performance and functionality of the National AIDS Program and the HIV\/AIDS surveillance system.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative study was conducted to evaluate the National AIDS Program and the HIV\/AIDS Surveillance System in Jordan. The study involved 14 key informants specialized in HIV\/AIDS Surveillance Systems. Interviews were guided by an interview guide based on the Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Evaluating Public Health Surveillance Systems. Data analysis was performed through directed content analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center in Jordan confronts multiple challenges, including poor infrastructure, limited accessibility, and inadequate facilities. Additionally, there is a lack of effective coordination between the Voluntary Counseling and Testing center and the Chest Diseases and Migrant Health Directorate, particularly regarding testing for Tuberculosis. HIV screening in Jordan is hindered by various factors, including disease sensitivity. Voluntary Counseling and Testing lacks HIV\/AIDS specialists AND staff adequate training and fails to adhere to updated treatment guidelines. Persistent deficiencies in human resources, equipment, and training continue to plague the HIV\/AIDS Surveillance System. Key informants expressed dissatisfaction with the data\u2019s usefulness, citing concerns over poor data quality. The data were seldom used for prioritizing resources, identifying at-risk individuals, assessing HIV\/AIDS risk factors, or evaluating prevention and control measures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The National AIDS Program and HIV\/AIDS Surveillance System activities in Jordan are unstructured, poorly coordinated, and inefficient. Many gaps related to National AIDS Program and HIV\/AIDS Surveillance System performance and data were identified. Recommendations include developing an electronic surveillance system for data collection, notification, and reporting, and building the capacities of HIV\/AIDS healthcare providers in screening, diagnosis, and management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/20503121241263694","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,7,31]],"date-time":"2024-07-31T01:49:49Z","timestamp":1722390589000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Evaluation of the national AIDS program and HIV\/AIDS surveillance system in Jordan"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"12","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6920-6523","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Moad J","family":"Al-Rahamneh","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Global Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7830-6857","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Yousef","family":"Khader","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Public Health, and Family Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ashraf Jamil","family":"Aqel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Jordan Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Hiba","family":"Abaza","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Migration Health Division, International Organization for Migration, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Srinath","family":"Satyanarayana","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Migration Health Division, International Organization for Migration, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ala\u2019a Fuad","family":"Al-Shaikh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"World Health Organization Country Office for Jordan, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Heyam Hilal","family":"Mukattash","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Jordan Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Areej Hamed","family":"Shoubaki","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Jordan Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tareq Haytham","family":"Aldamen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Jordan Ministry of Health, Amman, Jordan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,7,30]]},"reference":[{"key":"bibr1-20503121241263694","unstructured":"WHO. 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