Interpreting declines in HIV test positivity: an analysis of routine data from Zimbabwe's national sex work programme, 2009–2019
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25943
Abstract: Early diagnosis of HIV is critical for epidemic control. To achieve this, successful testing programmes are essential and test positivity is often used as a marker of their performance. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: declines hiv; positivity; hiv test; interpreting declines ... See more keywords
Psychological threat avoidance as a barrier to HIV testing in gay/bisexual men
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DOI: 10.1007/s10865-018-0003-z
Abstract: The present study examined how three psychosocial barriers—anticipated HIV stigma, HIV infectiousness-reduction beliefs, and optimism about available HIV treatments—related to HIV testing history and acceptance of an at-home HIV test among men who have sex… read more here.
Keywords: home hiv; information; hiv; hiv test ... See more keywords
Building a Conceptual Framework to Study the Effect of HIV Stigma‐Reduction Intervention Strategies on HIV Test Uptake: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2017.04.004
Abstract: &NA; A scoping review of grey and peer‐reviewed literature was conducted to develop a conceptual framework to illustrate mechanisms involved in reducing HIV stigma and increasing HIV test uptake. We followed a three‐step approach to… read more here.
Keywords: test uptake; framework; hiv test; hiv stigma ... See more keywords
Comparison of the cobas Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Test Using the cobas 4800 System With COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan HIV-1 Test and Abbott RealTime HIV-1 Assay and Performance Evaluation of cobas HIV-1.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqz075
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare quantified human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) viral load quantified using the cobas HIV-1 test with that obtained using the CAP/CTM HIV-1 and Abbott RealTime HIV-1 tests and evaluate the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: cobas hiv; cobas; hiv; hiv test ... See more keywords
Time Until Emergence of HIV Test Reactivity Following Infection With HIV-1: Implications for Interpreting Test Results and Retesting After Exposure
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw666
Abstract: Background. Understanding the period of time between an exposure resulting in infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and when a test can reliably detect the presence of that infection, that is, the test window period, may… read more here.
Keywords: test reactivity; hiv test; infection; test results ... See more keywords
Development, Implementation, and Scale Up of the National Furaha Yangu Campaign to Promote HIV Test and Treat Services Uptake Among Men in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1177/15579883221087838
Abstract: Evidence has demonstrated that immediate HIV treatment initiation upon a positive HIV test, referred to as Test and Treat, can help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives and prevent HIV transmission. Although Tanzania… read more here.
Keywords: hiv test; test treat; hiv; campaign ... See more keywords
Failure to return to receive HIV-test results: the Cameroon experience
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2632-7
Abstract: BackgroundTo be acquainted of one’s HIV serological status is an important strategy for the fight against HIV/AIDS, but many patients still miss the appointment to receive their HIV-test result. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: hiv test; receive hiv; test result; hiv ... See more keywords
Do vulnerable groups access prevention services? Cervical cancer screening and HIV testing among homeless migrant women in the Paris metropolitan area
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255900
Abstract: Introduction Homeless migrant women, facing adverse living conditions and barriers to legal status, are at risk of cervical cancer, HIV infection and may encounter barriers to screening services. We investigate factors associated with each screening… read more here.
Keywords: migrant women; hiv test; cervical cancer; hiv testing ... See more keywords
Antiretroviral therapy initiation and outcomes of hospitalized HIV-infected patients in Uganda—An evaluation of the HIV test and treat strategy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268122
Abstract: Background Uganda adopted the HIV Test and Treat in 2016. There is paucity of data about its implementation among hospitalized patients. We aimed to determine the proportion of patients initiating anti-retroviral therapy (ART) during hospitalization,… read more here.
Keywords: test treat; hiv test; art; hospitalization ... See more keywords
[Characterising people who demanded the rapid HIV test in Andalusia between 2013 and 2014].
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DOI: 10.23938/assn.0010
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to describe people who demanded the HIV screening test in Andalusia (Spain). DESIGN Cross-sectional study carried out by social organisation collaborating with the Program for early diagnosis of… read more here.
Keywords: test; andalusia; hiv test; sex ... See more keywords
Individual and community-level determinants and spatial distribution of prenatal HIV test uptake in Ethiopia: Spatial and multilevel analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.962539
Abstract: Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counseling services are routine prenatal care services for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Although the prevalence of HIV infection is high among women, evidence suggests that… read more here.
Keywords: test uptake; prenatal hiv; hiv test;