Community Vs. hospital HIV testing sites in Jerusalem, Israel - who's tested and who's at risk?

ABSTRACT:

Background

After decades of constant increase in HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM), a gradual decrease has been reported in recent years. Timely detection of HIV leads to early treatment and behavioral changes which decrease further transmissions. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess demographic and behavioral characteristics of individuals who were tested for HIV in Jerusalem, Israel.

Methods

This study compared individuals who were tested at Hadassah AIDS Center (HAC) with those tested at the Jerusalem Open House (JOH) - an LGBTQ community center. Participants completed anonymous questionnaires regarding their demographic, HIV-testing history, and sexual behaviors. High-risk sexual behavior (HRSB) was defined as a diagnosis of sexually transmitted d

SUBMITTER: Atias D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7232836 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature