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Elizabeth Ann Torrone¹, James C Thomas, Suzanne Maman

¹Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. ETorrone@cdc.gov

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Summary

Many young men undergoing HIV testing did not accurately disclose risk behaviors during assessments. Understanding and communicating the purpose of risk assessments can improve data accuracy for prevention programs.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Epidemiology

Background:

Individualized risk assessments are crucial for HIV testing and prevention counseling.
Accurate risk behavior disclosure informs HIV prevention programs and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the accuracy of client-reported risk behaviors during HIV testing.
To identify barriers and facilitators to complete risk behavior disclosure among young men.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods study involving audio and computer-assisted self-interviews (N=203) and qualitative interviews (N=25).
Data collected from young men accessing HIV testing services in a southeastern US city (August 2007-April 2008).

Main Results:

Over 30% of participants reported inaccurate risk assessment disclosure.
Interpersonal factors facilitated disclosure, but many participants misunderstood the assessment's purpose.
Qualitative interviews revealed a lack of understanding regarding the risk assessment's role.

Conclusions:

Risk assessments during HIV test counseling may be incomplete.
Improving the explanation of the risk assessment's purpose in prevention counseling can enhance data validity.
Modifications to the risk assessment process are needed to improve accuracy.