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The U.S. Army HIV testing program: the first decade
A E Brown1, J F Brundage, J P Tomlinson
1Division of Retrovirology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Rockville, MD 20850, USA.
Military Medicine
|February 1, 1996
Summary
The U.S. Army
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Military Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic necessitated robust public health and military readiness strategies.
- Comprehensive policies were implemented by the U.S. military to address HIV.
- A total-force HIV screening program was established as a key component of these efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the U.S. Army's HIV testing program as a model for military HIV initiatives.
- To evaluate the first decade of the Army's HIV testing program.
- To assess the program's financial, research, policy, and epidemic-control impact.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the U.S. Army's HIV testing program.
- Assessment of program outcomes over its initial decade.
- Evaluation from financial, research, policy, and epidemic-control viewpoints.
Main Results:
- The U.S. Army's HIV testing program was successfully implemented.
- The program demonstrated effectiveness in managing HIV within the military.
- Financial, research, policy, and epidemic-control aspects were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The government's investment in the HIV testing program was a prudent decision.
- The U.S. military is better prepared to combat HIV pandemic threats.
- The program contributed significantly to military readiness and public health.