Lifetime HIV testing among three samples of adults with histories of incarceration in Southern California.
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| Title: | Lifetime HIV testing among three samples of adults with histories of incarceration in Southern California. |
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| Authors: | Ojeda, Victoria D., Jaeger, Melissa B., Hiller-Venegas, Sarah, Parker, Tamara, Lyles, Maurice, Castillo, Silvia, Vega, Gustavo, Moreno, Melissa, Schuler, Briana, Groneman, Arthur, Berliant, Emily, Romero, Natalie, Edwards, Todd M., Jimenez, Cielo, Lister, Zephon, Barksdale, Jerrica, Bazzi, Angela, Gaines, Tommi, Gilmer, Todd |
| Source: | AIDS Care. Nov2024, Vol. 36 Issue 11, p1580-1587. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of HIV infections, HIV infection epidemiology, HIV prevention, Medical history taking, Health services accessibility, Cross-sectional method, Imprisonment, Research funding, Secondary analysis, Sex distribution, Health insurance, Descriptive statistics, HIV infections, Disease prevalence, Race, Medical screening, Criminal justice system, Social stigma |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| Abstract: | Justice-impacted persons may inconsistently access HIV testing. This cross-sectional secondary analysis investigates lifetime HIV testing prevalence among adults with prior histories of incarceration in Southern California, United States, participating in health-focused programming (n = 3 studies). Self-reported demographic and lifetime HIV testing data were collected between 2017–2023; descriptive analyses were conducted. Across the three samples, at least 74% of participants were male; Latino and African American individuals accounted for nearly two-thirds of participants. Lifetime HIV testing ranged from 72.8% to 84.2%. Males were significantly more likely than females to report never being tested in two samples and accounted for >95% of those never tested. No statistically significant differences in testing were observed by race/ethnicity. Single young adults (ages 18–26) were less likely than their partnered peers to report testing. HIV testing is critical for ensuring that individuals access prevention and treatment. HIV testing among justice-impacted adults in this study was higher than in the general population, potentially due to opt-out testing in correctional settings. Nevertheless, these findings underscore the importance of implementing targeted interventions to reduce structural (e.g., health insurance, access to self-testing kits) and social barriers (e.g., HIV stigma) to increase HIV testing among justice-impacted males and single young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Justice-impacted persons may inconsistently access HIV testing. This cross-sectional secondary analysis investigates lifetime HIV testing prevalence among adults with prior histories of incarceration in Southern California, United States, participating in health-focused programming (n = 3 studies). Self-reported demographic and lifetime HIV testing data were collected between 2017–2023; descriptive analyses were conducted. Across the three samples, at least 74% of participants were male; Latino and African American individuals accounted for nearly two-thirds of participants. Lifetime HIV testing ranged from 72.8% to 84.2%. Males were significantly more likely than females to report never being tested in two samples and accounted for >95% of those never tested. No statistically significant differences in testing were observed by race/ethnicity. Single young adults (ages 18–26) were less likely than their partnered peers to report testing. HIV testing is critical for ensuring that individuals access prevention and treatment. HIV testing among justice-impacted adults in this study was higher than in the general population, potentially due to opt-out testing in correctional settings. Nevertheless, these findings underscore the importance of implementing targeted interventions to reduce structural (e.g., health insurance, access to self-testing kits) and social barriers (e.g., HIV stigma) to increase HIV testing among justice-impacted males and single young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09540121 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540121.2024.2372724 |
