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A systematic review of routine HIV testing in primary care

Amandeep Pahal, Anjelli Wignakumar, Riddhi Shenoy, Ragul Ravimohan, Harmanjit Singh, Ben Subani and Sirtaaj Mattoo
British Journal of General Practice 2019; 69 (suppl 1): bjgp19X703577. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X703577
Amandeep Pahal
St George’s, University of London Email:
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Imperial College London
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Riddhi Shenoy
Imperial College London
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Ragul Ravimohan
Imperial College London
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Harmanjit Singh
Imperial College London
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University of Brighton
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Abstract

Background This study aims to contribute to the improvement of European progress towards 90–90–90 targets and to identify an intervention with a strong evidence base used in better performing countries such as routine testing in primary care.

Aim To evaluate the efficacy of routine HIV testing in primary care and identify the barriers and solutions towards successfully implementation.

Method Peer-reviewed studies which measure changes in provider offer rates, patient uptake rates, seroprevalence or CD4 counts after the implementation of routine HIV testing. Studies which identified barriers and solution to implementation were also included. EMBASE and MEDLINE were searched through April 2018. Risk of bias was assessed using the CASP framework, regarding participant selection, randomisation incomplete outcome data, blinding, and use of sensitivity analyses.

Results Routine HIV testing shows increased rates of case finding with earlier diagnosis when compared to standard practice. Factors such as sex, ethnicity, local prevalence, and stigma were found to affect patient uptake, while gaps in training, awareness and organisational implementation affected provider uptake. Provider offer rates require adequate education regarding intervention efficacy, electronic medical record use, and result communication. Addressing time constraints with nurse-initiated testing and combined condition testing can improve the clinical workflow. Normalising HIV testing, including reforming pre-test counselling, rapid testing, and education to reduce stigma can improve patient uptake. Further analysis of cost-effectiveness is also required to effectively consider implementation.

Conclusion Routine HIV testing across primary care can improve testing rates, with consideration to barriers towards implementation and further study.

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Amandeep Pahal, Anjelli Wignakumar, Riddhi Shenoy, Ragul Ravimohan, Harmanjit Singh, Ben Subani, Sirtaaj Mattoo
British Journal of General Practice 2019; 69 (suppl 1): bjgp19X703577. DOI: 10.3399/bjgp19X703577

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