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[HIV testing in general practice]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1988 Jul 1;113(26):1053-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/88254567
Kochen MM; Hasford J; Gurtler L; Deinhardt F; Biometrisches Zentrum fur Therapiestudien, Universitat,; Munchen.

Abstract: In the third quarter of 1987 a questionnaire was sent to 350 consecutive patients of a general practice for the purpose of ascertaining patients' willingness to be tested (if desired, anonymously) without charge for antibodies against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They were asked, among other questions, about their reasons for or against wanting the test, previous blood transfusions, drug dependence, homo- or bisexuality, and sexual contact with heroin addicts. Nearly half the questionnaires (162 were completed and returned. Of the responding patients 60% voted for, 40% against the test. The large majority of those for it reported no previous risk factors but wanted to have what they assumed would be a negative test confirmed in writing. In addition to this questionnaire study all clinical and anamnestic indications for HIV testing were documented over a six-month period (16 cases). Two heroin addicts and a homosexual male had a positive anti-HIV test, while all others were negative.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*DIAGNOSIS/ETIOLOGY Adult Antibodies, Viral/ANALYSIS Blood Transfusion/ADVERSE EFFECTS English Abstract Family Practice Female Heroin Dependence/COMPLICATIONS Homosexuality Human HIV/IMMUNOLOGY Male Patient Compliance Questionnaires Risk Factors Substance Dependence/COMPLICATIONS JOURNAL ARTICLE

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