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Implementing an HIV Rapid Testing–Linkage-to-Care Project Among Homeless Individuals in Los Angeles County: A Collaborative Effort Between Federal, County, and City Government

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives. We developed and implemented an HIV rapid testing-linkage-to-care initiative between federal and local government. Methods. We used mixed methodology; HIV testing data were collected on-site, and qualitative data were collected via telephone. We used postintervention stakeholder and staff interviews to evaluate barriers and facilitators to this initiative. Results. We tested 817 individuals. We identified and confirmed 7 preliminary HIV positive individuals (0.86% seropositivity), 5 of whom were linked to care. Mean testing cost was $48.95 per client; cost per positive result was $5714. Conclusions. This initiative can be used as a template for other health departments and research teams focusing on homelessness and mitigation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302213

Authors: Henry D. Anaya, Jaimi N. Butler, Herschel Knapp, Kee Chan, Erin E. Conners, Sophia F. Rumanes

Institutions: Health Services Research & Development, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative, Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2144981766

FWCI: 0.433

Cites: 34

Cited by: 9

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