title: Rapid HIV testing for individuals on probation/parole: outcomes of an intervention trial.
abstract: Many probationers and parolees do not receive HIV testing despite being at increased risk for obtaining and transmitting HIV. A two-group randomized controlled trial was conducted between April, 2011 and May, 2012 at probation/parole offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Providence/Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Male and female probationers/parolees were interviewed (n = 1,263) and then offered HIV testing based on random assignment to one of two conditions: (1) On-site rapid HIV testing conducted at the probation/parole office; or (2) Referral for rapid HIV testing off site at a community HIV testing clinic. Outcomes were: (1) undergoing HIV testing; and (2) receipt of HIV testing results. Participants were significantly more likely to be tested on-site at a probation/parole office versus off-site at a HIV testing clinic (p < 0.001). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of receiving HIV testing results. Findings indicate that probationers/parolees are willing to be tested on-site and, independent of testing location, are equally willing to receive their results. Implications for expanding rapid HIV testing to more criminal justice related locations and populations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Friends Research Institute, Inc., 1040 Park Avenue, Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. mgordon@friendsresearch.org
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Timothy W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Kinlock
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McKenzie
authors.forename: Monique E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Josiah D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Rich
mesh_terms: D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D015142:Baltimore; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011329:Prisoners; D012237:Rhode Island
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