Uptake of provider-initiated HIV and syphilis testing among heterosexual STD clinic patients in Guangdong, China: results from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Underscreening of HIV and syphilis in clinical settings is pervasive in resource-constrained settings. Heavy patient loads and competing health priorities in these settings inhibit provider's ability to meet screening coverage targets. The objective of this study was to examine determinants of provider-initiated HIV and syphilis testing uptake at sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics in China.

Design

A cross-sectional study was performed between July 2016 and December 2016.

Setting

Seven STD clinics in Guangdong Province, China.

Participants

Heterosexual STD clinic patients met the inclusion criteria, regardless of their interest in receiving HIV or syphilis testing.

Outcome measures

The syphilis and HIV testing uptake determined by patie

SUBMITTER: Zhao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7778783 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature