Frequent Detection of Undiagnosed HIV Within Emergency Departments in Botswana.

Authors :: Pintye J
Ortblad KF
Mawandia S
Bakae O
Tau L
Grande M
Mogomotsi GP
Mmatli E
Ngombo M
Norman T
Seckel L
Ledikwe J
Source :: Sexually transmitted diseases [Sex Transm Dis] 2021 Jul 01; Vol. 48 (7), pp. e97-e100.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Abstract: Among 130,161 HIV testing records from unique individuals at 149 programmatic sites in Botswana, frequency of detecting undiagnosed HIV infection within emergency departments (EDs) was 4.7% (455/9695), 2-fold higher than other clinic-based HIV counseling and testing. Men and noncitizens less frequently initiated same-day antiretroviral therapy after testing HIV positive within emergency departments.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest and Sources of Funding: The authors declare that no conflicts of interest exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association. All rights reserved.)