HIV testing trends among gay men in Scotland, UK (1996–2005): implications for HIV testing policies and prevention

HIV testing trends among gay men in Scotland, UK (1996–2005): implications for HIV testing policies and prevention

Objective: To examine trends in the HIV testing behaviour of gay men in Scotland over a 10-year period. Methods: Seven cross-sectional surveys in commercial gay venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh (1996–2005). 9613 men completed anonymous, self-completed questionnaires (70% average response rate). Resul...

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Veröffentlicht in:Sexually Transmitted Infections 2009, Vol.85 (7), p.550
Hauptverfasser: Williamson, L M, Flowers, P, Knussen, C, Hart, G J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Objective: To examine trends in the HIV testing behaviour of gay men in Scotland over a 10-year period. Methods: Seven cross-sectional surveys in commercial gay venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh (1996–2005). 9613 men completed anonymous, self-completed questionnaires (70% average response rate). Results: Among 8305 respondents included in these analyses, HIV testing increased between 1996 and 2005, from 49.7% to 57.8% (p
ISSN:1368-4973
1472-3263
DOI:10.1136/sti.2008.033886