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HIV test-seeking before and after the restriction of anonymous testing in North Carolina

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  • Hertz-Picciotto, I.
  • Lee, L.W.
  • Hoyo, C.

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Objectives. This study assessed the impact on HIV test-seeking of North Carolina's restriction of anonymous testing to 18 of its 100 counties as of September 1, 1991. Methods. Trends from 4 months prerestriction to the 16- month restriction period in counties retaining vs counties eliminating anonymous testing were compared. Results. HIV testing increased throughout the state, but more rapidly where anonymous testing was retained than elsewhere: 64% vs 44%. These differences held for all sociodemographic subgroups and were most pronounced among adolescents and African Americans and other non-Whites. Conclusions. The data are consistent with a detrimental effect of elimination of anonymous testing, although confounding from differences in AIDS awareness or in repeat tests is possible.

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  • Hertz-Picciotto, I. & Lee, L.W. & Hoyo, C., 1996. "HIV test-seeking before and after the restriction of anonymous testing in North Carolina," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 86(10), pages 1446-1450.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1996:86:10:1446-1450_2
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    1. Lunny, Carole & Shearer, Brenna D., 2011. "A systematic review and comparison of HIV contact tracing laws in Canada," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 103(2), pages 111-123.

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