Missed opportunities for HIV testing among those who accessed sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, tested for STIs and diagnosed with STIs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kanwal SaleemEe Lynn TingAndre J W LohRachel BaggaleyMaeve B MelloMuhammad S JamilMagdalena Barr-DichiaraCheryl JohnsonSami L GottliebChristopher K FairleyEric P F ChowJason J Ong

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2023)

Not testing for HIV among people using STI services presents a significant missed opportunity, particularly among those diagnosed with an STI. Stronger integration of HIV and STI services is urgently needed to improve prevention, early diagnosis and linkage to care services.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
healthcare
primary care
mental health
affordable care act
gene expression
human immunodeficiency virus
dna methylation
quality improvement