OBJECTIVES: To assess characteristics of high-risk populations tested for HIV at particular testing sites. METHODS: BRFSS data (N=20,633) was used to quantify rates of HIV testing and identify specific racial/ethnic testing locations. RESULTS: Analysis determined associations existing among high-risk individuals based on demographics. Testing differences were identified in racial/ ethnic groups among those at high-risk in the United States. HIV testing was more likely among high-risk African Americans (OR=1.62), other races (OR=1.42), and multiracial participants (OR=1.89) than whites. CONCLUSIONS: Minorities were more likely to be tested at locations such as hospitals and clinics supporting the need for alternative testing locations.
OBJECTIVES: To assess characteristics of high-risk populations tested for HIV at particular testing sites. METHODS: BRFSS data (N=20,633) was used to quantify rates of HIV testing and identify specific racial/ethnic testing locations. RESULTS: Analysis determined associations existing among high-risk individuals based on demographics. Testing differences were identified in racial/ ethnic groups among those at high-risk in the United States. HIV testing was more likely among high-risk African Americans (OR=1.62), other races (OR=1.42), and multiracial participants (OR=1.89) than whites. CONCLUSIONS: Minorities were more likely to be tested at locations such as hospitals and clinics supporting the need for alternative testing locations.
Authors: Laura M Bogart; Kathryn Pitkin Derose; David E Kanouse; Beth Ann Griffin; Beth Ann Grifin; Ann C Haas; Malcolm V Williams Journal: J Urban Health Date: 2015-02 Impact factor: 3.671
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