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. 1999 Jul;89(7):1097-100.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.7.1097.

Name-based reporting of HIV-positive test results as a deterrent to testing

W J Woods  1 , J W Dilley, T Lihatsh, J Sabatino, B Adler, J Rinaldi
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Name-based reporting of HIV-positive test results as a deterrent to testing

W J Woods et al. Am J Public Health. 1999 Jul.

Abstract

Objectives: This study evaluated attitudes toward name-based reporting of HIV.

Methods: One hundred thirty high-risk, male repeat testers received information on the public health benefits of name-based reporting and reported their intentions to test.

Results: Of the 67 men who were randomly selected and asked their intentions before hearing the benefits, 63% said they would not test if reporting were required. After hearing the benefits, 19% changed their minds (P < .014). Of the 63 men who were asked only after hearing the benefits, 44% would not test.

Conclusions: Implementing name-based reporting without working before-hand to change attitudes could undermine the benefits of both testing and HIV surveillance.

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