Implementing an HIV rapid testing-linkage-to-care project among homeless individuals in los angeles county: A collaborative effort between federal, county, and city government

H.D. Anaya, J.N. Butler, H. Knapp, K. Chan, E.E. Conners and S.F. Rumanes

American Journal of Public Health, 2015, vol. 105, issue 1, 85-90

Abstract: Objectives: We developed and implemented an HIV rapid testing-linkage-tocare initiative between federal and local government. Methods: We used mixed methodology; HIV testing data were collected onsite, and qualitative data were collected via telephone. We used postintervention stakeholder and staff interviews to evaluate barriers and facilitators to this initiative. Results. We tested 817 individuals. We identified and confirmed 7 preliminary HIV positive individuals (0.86% seropositivity), 5 of whom were linked to care. Mean testing cost was $48.95 per client; cost per positive result was $5714. Conclusions: This initiative can be used as a template for other health departments and research teams focusing on homelessness and mitigation of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302213

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