Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

4.7K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
4.7K
Principles of Disease Surveillance01:26

Principles of Disease Surveillance

831
Disease surveillance is the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. This process integrates data dissemination to entities responsible for preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Surveillance systems provide crucial information for action, helping public health authorities make informed decisions to manage and prevent outbreaks, ensure public safety, optimize...
831
Pulmonary Tuberculosis V01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

962
Medical management of tuberculosis (TB) patients involves a comprehensive approach that includes diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The specific strategies can vary depending on the type of tuberculosis (latent or active), the patient's overall health status, and other considerations.
Latent tuberculosis infection occurs when TB bacteria are present in a person's body, but are not causing illness or symptoms. It is not contagious, and preventive treatment is crucial to avoid the...
962
Sexually Transmitted Infections01:26

Sexually Transmitted Infections

1.8K
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
1.8K
Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System01:26

Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System

3.9K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.9K
Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

2.6K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
2.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Statewide multi-year wastewater sequencing reveals dual origins of HIV-1 signal.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Long COVID and Cardiovascular Diseases Among U.S. Adults: Results From the U.S. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

Clinical Medicine Insights. Cardiology·2026
Same author

Culturally Tailored Materials for Smoking Cessation and HIV Care Adherence Among Hispanic Adults: Protocol for Content Development and Formative Evaluation.

JMIR research protocols·2026
Same author

Tracking HIV Through Wastewater: Ethical Considerations in Public Health Surveillance.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·2026
Same author

Remote alcohol biomarker monitoring to promote drinking reductions among people with HIV: A proof-of-concept pilot study.

Journal of substance use and addiction treatment·2026
Same author

Comorbidities and treatment regimens of HIV-associated lipodystrophy disease among a cohort of persons with HIV in Washington, DC.

AIDS care·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 22, 2026

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model
23:56

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model

Published on: October 31, 2010

17.7K

HIV testing implementation in two urban cities: practice, policy, and perceived barriers.

Camden J Hallmark1, Jennifer Skillicorn2, Thomas P Giordano3

  • 1Houston Department of Health and Human Services, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Plos One
|October 14, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Routine HIV testing scale-up varies by jurisdiction. Despite funding, opt-in consent and pre-test counseling are common, indicating inconsistent adherence to national guidelines. Addressing barriers is key to expanding HIV testing efforts.

More Related Videos

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings
19:57

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings

Published on: March 30, 2014

19.2K
Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs
07:13

Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs

Published on: April 9, 2021

3.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 22, 2026

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model
23:56

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model

Published on: October 31, 2010

17.7K
An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings
19:57

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings

Published on: March 30, 2014

19.2K
Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs
07:13

Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs

Published on: April 9, 2021

3.7K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • National funding supports routine, opt-out HIV testing scale-up in the US.
  • Implementation mechanisms and barriers in high-burden areas remain understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare HIV testing policies, practices, funding, and barriers in Washington, DC, and Houston/Harris County.
  • To assess adherence to national HIV testing recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of healthcare organizations in Washington, DC, and Houston/Harris County was conducted in 2011.
  • Data collected included the number of HIV tests performed, testing policies, funding sources, and reported barriers.

Main Results:

  • In 2012, 35 DC and 43 Houston organizations participated, representing high percentages of Department of Health-supported testers.
  • Median tests per organization were 568 in DC and 1045 in Houston. Approximately 50% in both cities used opt-in consent, and most provided pre- and post-test counseling.
  • Funding sources differed: DC relied on the Department of Health, while Houston organizations billed patients or third-party payers. Lack of funding and patient refusal were primary barriers, with more reported in DC.

Conclusions:

  • Washington, DC, and Houston exhibit distinct approaches to routine HIV testing due to unique contexts.
  • Widespread use of opt-in consent and pre-test counseling suggests inconsistent implementation of national HIV testing recommendations.
  • Identifying and addressing jurisdiction-specific barriers is crucial for improving and expanding HIV testing programs.