[HTML][HTML] Current evidence on the adoption of indicator condition guided testing for HIV in western countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

SJ Bogers, SH Hulstein, MFS van der Loeff… - …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Indicator condition (IC) guided testing for HIV is an effective way to identify
undiagnosed people living with HIV, but studies suggest its implementation is lacking. This …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristics and short-and long-term direct medical costs among adults with timely and delayed presentation for HIV care in the Netherlands

S Popping, L Versteegh, BE Nichols… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Introduction In Europe, half of people living with HIV (PLWH) present late to care, with
associated higher morbidity and mortality. This study aims to assess short-and long-term …

A feasibility study for a clinical decision support system prompting HIV testing

DR Chadwick, C Hall, C Rae, M Rayment… - HIV …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Levels of undiagnosed HIV infection and late presentation remain high globally
despite attempts to increase testing. The objective of this study was to evaluate a risk‐based …

Overlooked cases of HIV infection: An Italian tale of missed diagnostic opportunities

L van den Bogaart, A Ranzani, L Oreni… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Late diagnoses are still a cause of increased HIV-related morbidity and
mortality despite the availability of highly effective treatments. The aim of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Promoting HIV indicator condition-guided testing in hospital settings (PROTEST 2.0): study protocol for a multicentre interventional study

SJ Bogers, MF Schim van der Loeff, U Davidovich… - BMC Infectious …, 2021 - Springer
Background Late presentation remains a key barrier towards controlling the HIV epidemic.
Indicator conditions (ICs) are those that are AIDS-defining, associated with a prevalence of …

Indicator condition-guided HIV testing with an electronic prompt in primary healthcare: a before and after evaluation of an intervention

LC Redondo, M Ruíz, B Kostov, E Sequeira… - Sexually transmitted …, 2019 - sti.bmj.com
Objective Indicator condition (IC)-guided HIV testing is a strategy for the diagnosis of
patients with HIV. The aim of this study was to assess the impact on the proportion of HIV …

[HTML][HTML] Routine HIV testing program in the University Infectious Diseases Centre in Lithuania: a four-year analysis

R Matulionytė, K Žagminas, E Balčiūnaitė… - BMC infectious …, 2019 - Springer
Background HIV transmission remains a major concern in Eastern Europe, and too many
people are diagnosed late. Expanded testing strategies and early and appropriate access to …

[HTML][HTML] Missed opportunities for HIV testing and sexual health-related challenges in an individual with intellectual disability: a case report

LM Würfel, A Potthoff… - AIDS …, 2024 - aidsrestherapy.biomedcentral.com
HIV testing remains an important tool in identifying people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). An
early diagnosis of HIV can lead to a prolonged life expectancy if treatment is initiated …

[PDF][PDF] Delayed HIV diagnosis of patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic

J Stempkowska-Rejek, K Tomasiewicz - Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical …, 2022 - jpccr.eu
Introduction. The AIDS disease epidemic is still a global problem. To date, finding the
connection between HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infection is very significant. Case Report. A 51 …

Monitoring HIV‐indicator condition guided HIV testing in Estonia

K Rüütel, L Lemsalu, S Lätt, OptTEST by HiE - HIV medicine, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives The aim of the study was to assess indicator condition (IC) guided HIV testing in
Estonia from 2012–2015. Methods We used Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) data …