Outcome of an HIV education program for primary care providers: Screening and late diagnosis rates.
Javier Martínez-SanzMaría Jesús Pérez ElíasAlfonso MurielCristina Gómez AyerbeMaría Jesús Vivancos GallegoMatilde Sánchez CondeMargarita Herrero DelgadoPilar Pérez ElíasLidia Polo BenitoYolanda de la Fuente CortésRafael BareaAnn K SullivanMaria Jose Fuster Ruiz de ApodacaMaría José GalindoSantiago Morenonull nullPublished in: PloS one (2019)
This study highlights the association between knowledge and barriers to HIV testing, including HIV testing rates. It shows that it is possible to modify knowledge and reduce perceived barriers through educational programs, subsequently improving HIV screening outcomes.
Keyphrases
- hiv testing
- men who have sex with men
- healthcare
- primary care
- hiv positive
- quality improvement
- human immunodeficiency virus
- social support
- mental health
- depressive symptoms
- public health
- physical activity
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- skeletal muscle
- insulin resistance
- hepatitis c virus
- general practice
- antiretroviral therapy
- glycemic control