Changes in STI and HIV testing and testing need among men who have sex with men during the UK's COVID-19 pandemic response.

Jack Rg Brown David S Reid Alison R Howarth Hamish Mohammed John Michael Saunders Caisey V Pulford Gwenda Hughes Catherine H Mercer

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2022)

Considerable unmet STI/HIV testing need occurred among MSM during COVID-19-related restrictions, especially in bisexually-identifying men and those reporting low life satisfaction. Improving access to STI/HIV testing in MSM is essential to prevent inequalities being exacerbated.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
emergency department
cross sectional
electronic health record
patient satisfaction