Pattern and Correlates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing among General Population in Nasarawa State, Nigeria: Findings from a Population-based Survey

Human Immunodeficiency Virus testing provides an entry point into the HIV care and treatment services, necessitating the UNAIDS strategic target of getting 90% of all people living with HIV to know their HIV status by 2020. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and factors associated with HIV testing among the general population in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study was an analysis of a cross-sectional survey conducted among 903 randomly selected sample of the adult population in Nasarawa state, Nigeria. Prevalence of recent HIV testing and its association with respondents' Sociodemographic variables, risky sexual behaviours, drug and alcohol use, among other factors was determined using logistic regression analysis. The proportion of respondents who ever tested for HIV was 53%%, while 30.1% did the test in the previous one year. Logistic regression revealed that factors significantly associated with HIV testing in the previous one year secondary education and higher (AOR = 1.92, 95 % CI 1.35–2.72), knowing where HIV testing are done (AOR = 31.37, 95% CI: 9.98-99.79), comprehensive knowledge of HIV ( AOR: 1.72, 95%CI: 1.24 – 2.39) and those with low HIV personal risk perception (AOR = 3.56, 95%CI : 1.49 – 8.31). HIV testing among the general population in Nasarawa State is relatively low. Higher education, knowing where HIV testing are done, comprehensive knowledge of HIV, low HIV personal risk perception were significantly associated with HIV testing. Awareness campaigns on HIV and specifically on the importance of HIV testing in communities must be intensified.

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing, Diagnosis, Linkage to Care, and Prevention Services Among Persons Who Inject Drugs, United States, 2012–2017

The Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/infdis/jiaa143 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 222 (Supplement_5) ◽

pp. S268-S277

Author(s):

Shubha Rao ◽

Wei Song ◽

Mesfin S Mulatu ◽

Emilie Seena ◽

Aba Essuon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Persons Who Inject Drugs ◽

Prevention Services ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Testing Data ◽

Virus Testing

Abstract Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and early diagnosis is associated with effective disease management and reduction in HIV transmission among persons who inject drugs (PWID). We examined trends in HIV testing outcomes among PWID during 2012–2017. Methods Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded HIV testing data submitted by 61 health departments and 150 directly-funded community-based organizations during 2012–2017 were analyzed. We calculated estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) to assess trends for HIV testing and testing outcomes. Results A total of 19 739 857 CDC-funded HIV tests were conducted during 2012–2017. Of these, 529 349 (2.7%) were among PWID. The percentage of newly diagnosed HIV increased from .7% in 2012 to .8% in 2017 (EAPC, 4.15%). The percentage interviewed for partner services increased from 46.7% in 2012 to 66.3% in 2017 (EAPC, 1.81%). No significant change was identified in trends for linkage to HIV medical care ≤90 days after diagnosis (EAPC, 0.52%) or referral to HIV prevention services (EAPC, 0.98%). Conclusions Human immunodeficiency virus testing data revealed an increasing trend in newly diagnosed HIV among PWID but not linkage to HIV medical care or referral to prevention services. Expanding efforts to increase HIV testing and enhance linkage to services can lead to reductions in HIV transmission and improved health outcomes.

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Occupational Exposure and Voluntary Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing: A Survey of Maryland Hospitals

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ◽

10.1086/501647 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 430-432

Author(s):

Liza Solomon ◽

Charlotte Thompson ◽

Linda Squiers ◽

Karen Wulff ◽

Georges Benjamin

Keyword(s):

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Occupational Exposure ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing ◽

Hiv Status ◽

Hiv Test ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Testing Data ◽

Virus Testing

AbstractA survey was conducted to estimate how often healthcare providers were exposed to patients' blood and the percentage of incidents in which patients agreed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. Data from 38 hospitals with 53,508 employees revealed 2,244 exposures. Of 1,732 requests for information regarding the HIV status of the source patient, only 77 (6%) resulted in the patient's refusal to consent to an HIV test.

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Experiences of women in obtaining human immunodeficiency virus testing and healthcare services

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ◽

10.1111/j.1745-7599.2007.00283.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 40-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Barbara J. Blake ◽

Gloria A. Jones Taylor ◽

Paula Reid ◽

Margaret Kosowski

Keyword(s):

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Experiences Of Women ◽

Virus Testing

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Prenatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing and Patient Management by Obstetricians in a High Seroprevalence Community

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/s1064744994000359 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 25-29

Author(s):

William R. Robinson ◽

Michael Fleischer

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Prenatal Testing ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

High Seroprevalence ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Hiv Seropositive ◽

Virus Testing

Objective: In order to determine the practice habits of obstetricians concerning frequency of prenatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and management strategies for HIV-seropositive obstetric patients, we conducted a telephone survey of practicing obstetricians over a 3-month period.Methods: In the New Orleans metropolitan area, 71/104 (68%) obstetricians participated and completed the survey.Results: Of these obstetricians, 43/71 (60.6%) test all new obstetric patients for HIV; 64/71 (84.5%) routinely ask the patients about risk factors for infection; and 28/71 (39.4%) have actually cared for an HIV-positive patient in their practice. Those obstetricians who routinely tested for HIV were more likely to have personally managed an infected patient and more likely to ask about risk factors. The number of obstetricians who would manage infected patients without consultative assistance was 8/71 (11%).Conclusions: We concluded that obstetricians in this community have largely accepted routinely offered prenatal testing and risk assessment, but they have assumed a relatively small role in risk reduction counseling and treatment.

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