| The Prevalence and Correlates of Receiving Confirmatory HIV Test Results Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Individuals at a Community-Based Testing Center. | |
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PMID: 23016505 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This study examined the prevalence and correlates of completing the HIV testing process-specifically receiving a confirmatory HIV test and returning for the results-in a sample of newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals at an HIV testing center in New York City. Of the 213 individuals who received a reactive rapid HIV test result, 82% received a confirmatory HIV test. Of the 236 individuals who received a positive result on a rapid or traditional HIV test that was validated by a positive confirmatory HIV test, 65% returned for the confirmatory test results. Multivariate analyses revealed that being a non-U.S. citizen, homeless/living in transitional housing, being uninsured, and testing off-site were significantly associated with completing the HIV testing process. The findings indicate the need to explore strategies that address obstacles to receiving confirmatory HIV testing and returning for the results, in addition to the feasibility of a rapid confirmatory HIV test. |
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Matthew Feldman; Elwin Wu; Moira Mendoza; Blakely Lowry; Lynnette Ford; Ian Holloway |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education Volume: 24 ISSN: 1943-2755 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Educ Prev Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-09-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9002873 Medline TA: AIDS Educ Prev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 445-55 Citation Subset: IM; X |
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