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Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV and the acceptability of rapid testing in an Emergency Department (ED), Barcelona (6/07/2011 to 8/03/2013). Method… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV and the acceptability of rapid testing in an Emergency Department (ED), Barcelona (6/07/2011 to 8/03/2013). Method A convenience sample was used, depending on nurse availability in the ED. Participants signed an informed consent. Results were confirmed by conventional methods. Result A total of 2140 individuals were offered testing, and 5% rejected taking part (107/2140). Three subjects (3/2033 [0.15%]) had confirmed reactive test. Individuals with a higher education were more likely to perform a rapid HIV test in ED ( P Conclusion A low prevalence of new HIV diagnoses was found among participants, although there was a high acceptability rate to perform rapid testing in the ED.
Journal Title: Enfermedades Infecciosas Y Microbiologia Clinica
Year Published: 2017
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