Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Kelly M. Chacón

Publications

• Research Article
  Rapid Routine HIV Testing for Psychiatric Inpatients
  Author(s): Maryann J. Popiel, Vikram Duvvi, Albert Turkieh, Ethan Cowan, Yvette Calderon, Christian Umfrid, Kelly M. Chacón, Julia Krauss, Anuj Rao, Jennifer Zahn, Uttara Gadde and Jason LeiderMaryann J. Popiel, Vikram Duvvi, Albert Turkieh, Ethan Cowan, Yvette Calderon, Christian Umfrid, Kelly M. Chacón, Julia Krauss, Anuj Rao, Jennifer Zahn, Uttara Gadde and Jason Leider
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that HIV screening be routine and offered in all healthcare settings, including all mental health care facilities. The psychiatric patient population is known to be at higher risk and have significantly higher prevalence of HIV infection than the general population, but remains inconsistently tested and often missed through screening efforts. The objective of this study was to implement and determine the efficacy of a counselor-based HIV screening program on inpatient psychiatric units, and to identify risk factors and barriers to testing within this population. Utilizing dedicated, trained Public Health Advocates, rapid HIV testing was offered to a convenience sample of psychiatric inpatients determined to have capacity to consent. Pre-test counseling was provided and demographic and risk factor data obtained .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000555

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