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HIV screening among U.S. physicians, 1999-2000.

Kyle T Bernstein1, Elizabeth Begier, Ryan Burke

  • 1New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, New York, New York, USA. kyle.bernstein@sfdph.org

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In 2000, only 28.4% of U.S. physicians reported routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening. Factors like physician demographics and practice setting influenced screening rates, providing baseline data for future public health guidelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Practice

Background:

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening for individuals aged 13-64 in 2006.
  • Baseline data on HIV screening practices among U.S. physicians prior to these guidelines are essential for evaluating their implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the frequency and correlates of HIV screening among U.S. physicians in the year 2000.
  • To establish baseline data for assessing the impact of the 2006 CDC HIV testing guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was mailed to a random sample of U.S. physicians listed in the American Medical Association's Masterfile.
  • The survey assessed self-reported HIV screening of asymptomatic male and nonpregnant female patients.
  • A total of 4133 physicians returned completed surveys, yielding an adjusted completion rate of 70.2%.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 28.4% of physicians reported conducting HIV screening.
  • Physicians who were female, black, Hispanic, practiced in large cities (>250,000), had diagnosed HIV recently, or ensured partner notification were more likely to screen.
  • Emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics specialists were less likely to screen compared to family/general practitioners.

Conclusions:

  • In 2000, HIV screening rates among U.S. physicians were low, with only about a quarter reporting screening.
  • Screening practices varied significantly based on physician characteristics and practice environments.
  • These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve HIV screening rates and inform public health strategies.