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Repeat HIV testers at a London same-day testing clinic

J Norton1, J Elford, L Sherr

  • 1Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust Hospital, London, UK.

AIDS (London, England)
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Repeat HIV testing is linked to higher-risk sexual behaviors and prior STDs. Understanding these factors can improve HIV prevention counseling for diverse groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • HIV testing is crucial for early detection and prevention.
  • Understanding patterns of repeat testing can inform public health strategies.
  • Previous studies have explored risk factors for HIV, but characteristics of repeat testers require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare characteristics of individuals undergoing repeat HIV testing versus first-time testers.
  • To identify factors associated with repeat HIV testing in a London clinic population.
  • To stratify analysis by gender and sexual orientation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire.
  • Clinic attendees surveyed between September 1995 and January 1996.

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  • Comparison of repeat and first-time testers on sexual behavior, reasons for testing, condom use, partner status, and demographics.

    • Main Results:

    • 41.9% of 965 attendees were repeat testers.
    • Repeat testers, particularly homosexual men, reported higher-risk sexual behaviors (multiple partners, unprotected sex) and a history of STDs.
    • Repeat testing was associated with knowing others with HIV and seeking tests as part of regular health checks across different sexual orientations.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeat HIV testing is associated with high-risk sexual behavior, previous STDs, and awareness of HIV among peers.
    • Motivations for repeat testing are complex and differ by sexual orientation.
    • Interventions leveraging knowledge of HIV-infected individuals and prior STD experiences can enhance HIV counseling and reduce risk behaviors.