HIV Testing at Visits to Physicians' Offices in the U.S., 2009-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV testing serves as an entry point for HIV care services for those who test HIV positive, and prevention services for those who test HIV negative. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine testing of adults and adolescents in healthcare settings. To identify missed opportunities for HIV testing at U.S. physicians' offices, data from the National Ambulatory Care Surveys from 2009 to 2012 were analyzed.

Methods

The mean annual number and percentage of visits with an HIV test among HIV-uninfected nonpregnant females and males aged 15-65 years was estimated using weighted survey data. Factors associated with HIV testing at visits to physicians' offices were identified.

Results

The mean annual number of U.S. physicians' office visits

SUBMITTER: Ham DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7890518 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature