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Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 4/2012

01.08.2012 | Original Paper

HIV Testing Behaviors Among Latinos in Baltimore City

verfasst von: Nadine E. Chen, Jaimie P. Meyer, Robert Bollinger, Kathleen R. Page

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

In the US, HIV disproportionately affects Latinos who often present late in the disease. Baltimore has seen a recent rapid growth in its Latino population paralleled by an increasing impact of HIV/AIDS among Latinos. From 2009 to 2010, we performed a cross-sectional survey of Latinos accessing the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) Latino Outreach services to assess self-report of previous HIV testing, with particular attention to migration history and risk behaviors. Of 247 Latinos (46% male) accessing BCHD outreach services, 96% were foreign-born. Self-perceived HIV risk was not associated with actual risk behaviors or HIV testing. In multivariate models, previous HIV testing was correlated with knowledge of HIV transmission modes and knowing that a person with HIV can appear healthy. Consistent with CDC recommendations, HIV screening among Latino immigrants should not be limited to individuals with self-perceived risk for HIV. Promoting key pieces of HIV knowledge may improve HIV testing behaviors.
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Metadaten
Titel
HIV Testing Behaviors Among Latinos in Baltimore City
verfasst von
Nadine E. Chen
Jaimie P. Meyer
Robert Bollinger
Kathleen R. Page
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2012
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-012-9573-y

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