Factors Associated with Refusal of Rapid HIV Testing in an Emergency Department
Factors Associated with Refusal of Rapid HIV Testing in an Emergency Department
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Boston: Springer US
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English
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Boston: Springer US
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HIV screening studies in the emergency department (ED) have demonstrated rates of HIV test refusal ranging from 40–67%. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with refusal to undergo routine rapid HIV testing in an academic ED in Boston. HIV counselors offered routine testing to 1,959 patients; almost one-third of patients (29%) refus...
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Factors Associated with Refusal of Rapid HIV Testing in an Emergency Department
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3082047
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3082047
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1090-7165
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1573-3254
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10.1007/s10461-010-9837-2
