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HIV counseling and testing among Hispanics at CDC-Funded Sites in the United States, 2007

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  • Duran, D.
  • Usman, H.R.
  • Beltrami, J.
  • Alvarez, M.E.
  • Valleroy, L.
  • Lyles, C.M.

Abstract

Objectives. We sought to determine whether Hispanic-White HIV testing disparities exist and to identify characteristics associated with newly diagnosed HIV among Hispanics. Methods. We used 2007 HIV Counseling and Testing System data to compare test-level records of Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites, and we conducted a multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify characteristics associated with newly diagnosed HIV. Results. Relative to Whites, Hispanics were more likely to have had a positive HIV test result (1.2% versus 0.8%), to have newly diagnosed HIV (0.8% versus 0.6%), and to have test results returned and receive posttest counseling more than 2 weeks after testing (24.3% versus 21.5%). Newly diagnosed HIV among Hispanics was most strongly associated with being a man who has sex with men (MSM; adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 6.8; 95% confidence interval [Cl] = 6.1, 7.6), being both an MSM and an injection drug user (AOR = 3.7; 95% Cl = 2.6, 5.3), and being aged 40 to 49 years (AOR = 6.4; 95% Cl = 4.9, 8.2). Conclusions. Hispanic-White disparities exist with respect to rates of positive HIV test results and late return of results. HIV prevention strategies such as rapid testing should focus on Hispanic MSM.

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  • Duran, D. & Usman, H.R. & Beltrami, J. & Alvarez, M.E. & Valleroy, L. & Lyles, C.M., 2010. "HIV counseling and testing among Hispanics at CDC-Funded Sites in the United States, 2007," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(S1), pages 152-158.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.166355_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.166355
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