Progress in research of HIV testing services between 2020 and 2022
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20221205-01040
- VernacularTitle:2020-2022年HIV检测服务研究进展
- Author:
Yi LIU
1
;
Dongmin LI
;
Mengjie HAN
Author Information
1. 中国疾病预防控制中心性病艾滋病预防控制中心，北京 102206
- Keywords:
COVID-19;
HIV testing;
Influence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2023;44(11):1831-1836
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As a key measure for the diagnosis of HIV infection, HIV testing is essential for AIDS prevention and control. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of HIV testing provided through medical health institutions and social organizations was significantly decreased. The demand for HIV self-testing increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and HIV self-testing has become an important supplement to HIV testing in medical institutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HIV testing was mainly affected by medical services, COVID-19 prevention and control measures, individual's willingness to undergo testing, the number of sex partners and other factors in terms of both supply and demand. This article summarizes the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV testing, including different testing methods, the related factors and strategies for the improvement of HIV testing. The goal is to provide evidence-based insights for strengthening HIV testing services during infectious diseases pandemic.
