A cross-sectional evaluation of HIV testing practices among women in the rural Dominican Republic.
Madeline C MontgomeryZachary AlholmAlexi AlmonteKevin J SykesGregory RudolphBrandon CusickLaura CastelloGenoviva Sowemimo-CokerIrene TangSarah HaberlackPhilip A ChanPublished in: BMC women's health (2020)
In the rural DR, numerous barriers contribute to low prevalence of HIV testing among women. Most women report willingness to have an HIV test and many engage in routine health care, indicating that this population may benefit from incorporating HIV testing and other sexual health promotion activities into routine medical care.
Keyphrases
- hiv testing
- men who have sex with men
- hiv positive
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- health promotion
- pregnancy outcomes
- south africa
- cervical cancer screening
- human immunodeficiency virus
- primary care
- clinical practice
- breast cancer risk
- risk factors
- pregnant women
- type diabetes
- hepatitis c virus
- adipose tissue
- hiv infected
- health information