Numerous studies demonstrate the efficacy of peer-delivered interventions to improve HIV prevention and care outcomes, yet few explore the role of peers in evaluation and data collection. We conducted qualitative interviews with providers in a multisite HIV Retention in Care initiative to explore peers' evaluation roles, challenges, and strategies for success. We found peers' responsibilities included data collection, client assessments, and data entry. Their rapport with clients was considered an evaluation asset. However, peers struggled with balancing rigorous evaluation and data collection demands with the needs and comfort of clients. Recommendations for peer-based evaluation include ensuring self-care, streamlining workflow, and involving peers in evaluation development and reporting processes. Additional research is needed to explore the extent to which peers participate in evaluation activities and to ensure rigor in peer-based evaluation. Given that peers are well-positioned to collect client-level data, best practices, standards, and trainings for peer-based evaluation should be developed.

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我不想给小费提示：同行评估者在护理研究中保留多点HIV的经验

大量研究表明，同伴提供的干预措施可以改善艾滋病毒的预防和护理效果，但很少有研究探讨同伴在评估和数据收集中的作用。我们在一个多地点艾滋病毒保留计划中对提供者进行了定性采访，以探讨同龄人的评估作用，挑战和成功策略。我们发现同行的职责包括数据收集，客户评估和数据录入。他们与客户的关系被认为是评估资产。然而，同行们在平衡严格的评估和数据收集需求与客户的需求和舒适度之间进行了挣扎。对基于同级的评估的建议包括确保自我保健，简化工作流程，并使同级参与评估开发和报告流程。需要进行其他研究，以探索同行参与评估活动的程度，并确保基于同行的评估的严格性。鉴于同peer处于收集客户级数据的良好位置，应该开发最佳实践，标准和基于同peer的评估培训。