Canadian and international recommendations on the frequency of HIV screening and testing: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2014, the Public Health Agency of Canada estimated that 21% of the people living with HIV in Canada were unaware of their infection. Increased screening and testing for HIV is crucial to reducing the number of undiagnosed infections. To ensure the best use of available resources, it is important to determine the optimal intervals for HIV screening and testing.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review of the recommendations for the frequency of HIV screening and testing in different populations.

Methods

To identify eligible guidelines, a comprehensive two-tiered search strategy of journals and websites of governments and non-governmental organizations and a three-tiered screening strategy (title, abstract and full content screen) were used. Guidelines wer

SUBMITTER: Austin T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5757726 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature