Missed Opportunities in HIV Testing in Turkiye: Implications for Late Diagnoses
Hacer Deniz Özkaya,
Khaled Elazab,
Bülent Turan
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Late diagnosis of HIV infection is a major global problem. In Turkiye, only 41% - 50% of people living with HIV (PLWH) are diagnosed, suggesting that many opportunities for HIV testing might be missed.
Setting:
The aim of this study is to determine the missed testing opportunities for HIV in healthcare settings in Turkiye and the predictors for missed opportunities (MOs).
Methods:
The study inclu… Show more
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