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Behavioral risks for HIV infection associated with HIV-testing decisions

K S Miller1, M Hennessy, D A Wendell

  • 1Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. KXM3@cidhiv1.em.cdc.gov

AIDS Education and Prevention : Official Publication of the International Society for AIDS Education
|October 1, 1996
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Voluntary HIV testing successfully identified women with HIV infection risks. Factors like multiple partners and inconsistent condom use predicted test acceptance and result retrieval, aiding targeted prevention efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern, particularly among women.
  • Understanding factors influencing engagement with voluntary HIV testing and counseling (VCT) is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify sexual behavioral risk factors associated with accepting HIV testing.
  • To identify sexual behavioral risk factors associated with returning for HIV test results.
  • To assess the utility of VCT in identifying women at behavioral risk for HIV infection.

Main Methods:

  • Clinic-based research program in New York City offering HIV testing to adolescent and adult women.
  • Two-stage regression analysis to model the decision to accept testing and the decision to return for results.

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  • Examination of sexual behaviors including number of sex partners and condom use.

    • Main Results:

    • Sixty-four percent of women consented to HIV testing.
    • Eighty-seven percent of those tested returned for their results.
    • Having more than one sex partner and never using condoms predicted test acceptance. Three or more partners strongly predicted returning for results.

    Conclusions:

    • Voluntary HIV testing effectively identifies women with significant behavioral risks for HIV infection.
    • Behavioral risk factors are intrinsically linked to the decision-making process for engaging in VCT.
    • VCT can serve as a vital tool for targeting high-risk populations for HIV prevention and intervention.