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Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

2017

HIV/AIDS

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Trends In Hiv Testing Among Adults In Georgia: Analysis Of The 2011-2015 Brfss Data, Benjamin Ansa Jul 2017

Trends In Hiv Testing Among Adults In Georgia: Analysis Of The 2011-2015 Brfss Data, Benjamin Ansa

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: Georgia is ranked fifth highest among states for rates of HIV diagnosis. About 4% of persons living with HIV infection in the United States reside in Georgia, and almost 19% of these people do not know their HIV status. The present study examined the trends and associated factors of HIV testing among adults in Georgia between 2011 and 2015.

Methods: The 2011-2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data were analyzed.

Results: A total of 31,094 persons aged ≥18 years were identified who responded to the question “Have you ever been tested for HIV?” Overall, there were 11,286 (44.2%) …