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Rapid HIV testing increases testing frequency among gay and bisexual men: a controlled before-after study
Phillip Keen1, Muhammad Jamil2, Denton Callander2
1The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia; and Corresponding author.
Sexual Health
|April 5, 2019
Summary
Rapid HIV testing increased HIV test frequency among gay and bisexual men (GBM). This study found GBM with rapid testing had more tests than those without, especially those at higher risk.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Research
Background:
- Rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing was implemented in 12 New South Wales (NSW) clinics.
- Social marketing campaigns promoted the availability of rapid HIV testing services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of accessible rapid HIV testing on testing frequency among gay and bisexual men (GBM).
Main Methods:
- An observational study analyzed patient data from 12 clinics.
- Compared HIV testing frequency in GBM who received rapid tests (intervention group) versus those who did not (concurrent and historical control groups).
- Used independent sample t-tests and multivariate logistic regression to analyze testing frequency and associations.
Main Results:
- The intervention group (n=3934) averaged 1.8 HIV tests in 12 months, significantly higher than concurrent (n=5063, 1.4 tests) and historical (n=5904, 1.4 tests) groups (P < 0.001).
- Men at increased HIV risk showed higher testing frequency in the intervention group (mean 2.2 tests).
- Rapid testing was associated with increased odds of having two or more HIV tests (AOR=2.5, P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Introduction and promotion of rapid HIV testing in NSW clinics significantly increased HIV testing frequency among GBM.
- Enhanced access to rapid HIV testing is an effective strategy for increasing HIV testing uptake in key populations.
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