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CDC data systems collecting behavioral data on HIV counseling and testing

J E Anderson1

  • 1Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.

Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Two US systems, the HIV Counseling and Testing Data System and the National Health Interview Survey, collect vital behavioral data on HIV testing. This information aids in planning and evaluating effective HIV counseling and testing programs nationwide.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Behavioral data is crucial for understanding and improving HIV prevention strategies.
  • Existing data systems offer opportunities to gather insights into HIV counseling and testing.
  • The United States has established systems for collecting health-related behavioral information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe two key data systems in the US that collect behavioral information related to HIV counseling and testing.
  • To highlight the utility of these systems for planning and evaluating HIV testing programs.
  • To identify the types of behavioral data, including risk categories, collected by these systems.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the HIV Counseling and Testing Data System.

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  • Description of the National Health Interview Survey, AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes Supplement.
  • Analysis of the behavioral data collected by both systems, focusing on HIV testing contexts.

    • Main Results:

    • Both systems collect valuable behavioral data pertinent to HIV counseling and testing.
    • The data includes information on the behavioral risk category of individuals undergoing testing.
    • These systems, though not primarily for research, yield significant data for program evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • The described data systems provide essential resources for the evaluation of HIV counseling and testing programs.
    • Leveraging these systems can enhance the effectiveness of public health interventions for HIV prevention.
    • Continued data collection and analysis are vital for informed decision-making in HIV/AIDS programs.