HIV Antibody Testing and Posttest Counseling in the United States: Data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey.

Anderson, John E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ455261

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Publication Date: 1992

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HIV Antibody Testing and Posttest Counseling in the United States: Data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey.

Anderson, John E.; And Others

American Journal of Public Health, v82 n11 p1533-35 Nov 1992

Analyzes data from the 1989 National Health Interview Survey for 40,979 adults to see how successful human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counseling efforts have been in testing the U.S. population, particularly those at high risk. Twenty percent reported having been tested, with the percentage higher among high-risk groups. (SLD)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adults, At Risk Persons, Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Disease Control, Homosexuality, Identification, Incidence, Interviews, Medical Evaluation, National Surveys, Screening Tests, Sex Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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