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MMWR: Prevalence and Predictors of Provider-Initiated HIV Test Offers Among Heterosexual Persons at Increased Risk for Acquiring HIV Infection - Virginia, 2016
In a sample of 333 health care-seeking, heterosexual adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection, 194 (58%) reported not receiving an HIV test offer at a recent medical visit(s), and men (versus women) had a significantly lower prevalence of provider-initiated HIV test offers (32% versus 48%). Recent HIV testing was higher among recipients of provider-initiated offers compared with nonrecipients (71% versus 16%).
Updated Fact Sheet: Selected National HIV Prevention and Care Outcomes in the United States
This fact sheet provides statistical data and information about indicators used to track progress towards national HIV prevention and care goals.
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Upcoming Meetings
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2018
The Fall 2018 Network Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel on September 17-18, 2018 in Bethesda, Maryland.
2019
The Spring 2019 Leadership Retreat will be held at the Bolger Center on April 8-9, 2019 in Potomac, Maryland.
Please note: All meeting presentations from the Spring 2018 Leadership Retreat have been posted to the "2018-04" Network Meeting folder located in "Documents."
Collaborative HIV program improves long-term care for youths in the United States
A pilot program to help adolescents and young adults with HIV navigate the health care system raised the percentage of youths who remained in care compared to national estimates, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY (Site 13)
Learn about the staff, CAB members, and participants at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center.