Barriers to HIV testing in Europe: a systematic review

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Authors

Jessika Deblonde · Ghent University

Petra De Koker · Ghent University

F F Hamers · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

J. Fontaine · European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Stanley Lüchters · Ghent University

Marleen Temmerman · Ghent University

Abstract

Some barriers to HIV testing and counselling have been illustrated in the literature. Nevertheless, there is lack of structured information on barriers considering (i) legal, administrative and financial factors, (ii) attitudes and practices of health care providers and (iii) perception of patients. Such data is critical to improve effectiveness of HIV testing and counselling.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Public Health

Volume 20, Issue 4, pp. 422-432

DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckp231

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