Comparison of point-of-care rapid HIV testing in three clinical venues.
Rapid HIV testing with same-visit results should increase the number of individuals who know they are HIV infected. We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of point-of-care rapid testing in three public venues, a sexually transmitted disease clinic, a county jail, and an emergency department. Over 98% of all participants received their results, and 82% of newly identified HIV-positive participants entered care. Point-of-care rapid testing was feasible, acceptable, and may improve entry into care.
Kendrick
Sabrina R
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The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, 2020 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, USA.
Kroc
Karen A
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Couture
Eileen
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Weinstein
Robert A
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D011330:Prisons; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic