HIV Testing among Adolescents and Youth in the United States: Update from the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

摘要: Objectives: We examined the prevalence of HIV testing in a representative sample US adolescents and youth, assessed location method used during their last testing, compare characteristics those who had not been tested for HIV. Methods Principal Findings: Data on youth participated 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey were analyzed. Of 6,628 BRFSS, 54.4% male, 59.1% white, 37.4% graduated from high school, 29.6% live western states United States. Their mean age was 20.9 years (± 2.07 SD). these participants, 31.8% The majority either at private physician offices (38%) or public clinics (31.7%) compared to counseling sites (3.1%). Only 30.5% using rapid antibody test. Being female, African-American, Asian multiracial, divorced/widowed, living Western NorthEastern States associated with probability Conclusions: low proportion offered after 2006 CDC's new guidelines about raise serious concerns effectiveness prevention efforts particularly among adolescents. More innovative strategies are needed increase number become aware serostatus.