Evidence for optimal HIV testing intervals in HIV-negative individuals from various risk groups: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based recommendations for HIV testing are essential for health care providers. However, it is unclear whether there is sufficient evidence to support recommendations for HIV testing frequencies in a variety of HIV risk groups.

Objective

The aim of this document is to outline the methodological protocol of a systematic review that would gather evidence for the optimal frequency of HIV testing among individuals in various HIV risk groups with respect to personal and public health outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Methods

This protocol adheres to the PRISMA-P reporting items, and the review is registered with PROSPERO. The target population includes individuals who may have undiagnosed HIV infection. Different frequencies of HIV testing will be compare

SUBMITTER: Traversy GP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5757700 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature