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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 4/2019

01-04-2019 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Original Paper

Underutilization of HIV Testing Among Men with Incarceration Histories

Authors: Claire E. Farel, Carol E. Golin, Rebecca D. Ochtera, David L. Rosen, Marjorie Margolis, Wizdom Powell, David A. Wohl

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

Annual HIV testing is recommended for individuals at high risk of infection, specifically incarcerated populations. Incarcerated men carry a higher lifetime risk of acquiring HIV than the general population, yet little is known about their HIV testing behaviors. We collected Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview data for 819 men entering a state prison in North Carolina. We assessed correlates of previous HIV testing, including stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs, and explored two outcomes: (1) ever HIV tested before current incarceration, and (2) recency of last HIV test. Eighty percent had been HIV tested before; of those, 36% reported testing within the last year. Being African American, having education beyond high school, prior incarceration, and higher HIV knowledge increased odds of ever having tested. Results of this study highlight the need to expand HIV testing and education specific to incarcerated populations. Additionally, efforts should be made to monitor and encourage repeat screening.
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Metadata
Title
Underutilization of HIV Testing Among Men with Incarceration Histories
Authors
Claire E. Farel
Carol E. Golin
Rebecca D. Ochtera
David L. Rosen
Marjorie Margolis
Wizdom Powell
David A. Wohl
Publication date
01-04-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-02381-9

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