Acceptability of HIV Rapid Testing in Diverse Clinical Settings in Iran
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12970/2309-0529.2018.06.06Keywords:
HIV, Rapid HIV testing, Iran.Abstract
Introduction: Rapid HIV testing in clinical settings can identify previously undiagnosed persons and link them to care, as well provide patients with knowledge of their serostatus and risk reduction counseling. We conducted a survey to characterize factors affecting the acceptance or declining of rapid HIV testing among Iranian patients.References
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