Name-based reporting of HIV-positive test results as a deterrent to testing

W.J. Woods, J.W. Dilley, T. Lihatsh, J. Sabatino, B. Adler and J. Rinaldi

American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 7, 1097-1100

Abstract: Objectives. This study evaluated attitudes toward name-based reporting of HIV. Methods. One hundred thirty high-risk, male repeat testers received information on the public health benefits of name-based reporting and reported their intentions to test. Results. Of the 67 men who were randomly selected and asked their intentions before hearing the benefits, 63% said they would not test if reporting were required. After hearing the benefits, 19% changed their minds (P

Date: 1999
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