Low rates of prior HIV testing among HIV-positive adults accessing outpatient services in Eswatini

Low rates of prior HIV testing among HIV-positive adults accessing outpatient services in Eswatini

Abstract Prior HIV testing and awareness of HIV-positive status were assessed among HIV-positive adults at 20 clinics in Eswatini. Of 2196 HIV-positive adults, 1183 (53.8%) reported no prior HIV testing, and 1948 (88.7%) were unaware of their HIV-positive status. Males [adjusted odds ratio, AOR, (95...

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Main Authors: Harriet Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha, Yingfeng Wu, Averie Baird Gachuhi, Margaret L. McNairy, Veli Madau, Mathew Lamb, Sikhathele Mazibuko, Zandile Mnisi, Sean Burke, Neena Philip, Ruben Sahabo, Wafaa M. El Sadr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Subjects:
HIV testing
Awareness of HIV status
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Eswatini
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-019-0254-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-019-0254-y

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