Mapping hematologists' HIV testing behavior among lymphoma patients-A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV testing among patients with malignant lymphoma (PWML) is variably implemented. We evaluated HIV testing among PWML, and mapped factors influencing hematologists' testing behavior.

Materials

We conducted a mixed-methods study assessing HIV testing among PWML, factors influencing HIV testing and opportunities for improvement in five hospitals in the region of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The proportion of PWML tested for HIV within 3 months before or after lymphoma diagnosis and percentage positive were assessed from January 2015 through June 2020. Questionnaires on intention, behavior and psychosocial determinants for HIV testing were conducted among hematologists. Through twelve semi-structured interviews among hematologists and authors of hematology guidelines

SUBMITTER: Bogers S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9810165 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature