Journal article
Experiences Receiving HIV-Positive Results by Phone: Acceptability and Implications for Clinical and Behavioral Research
AIDS and behavior, v 25(3), pp 709-720
01 Mar 2021
PMID: 32915328
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Abstract
Improving HIV testing rates and increasing early detection among men who have sex with men (MSM) are critical strategies for enhancing overall health and decreasing HIV transmission. Remote testing and phone delivery of HIV test results may reduce barriers such as geographic isolation or HIV-related stigma. In 2018-19, 50 MSM completed qualitative interviews about their experience receiving a positive HIV test result via phone through their participation in a research study that included remote HIV testing. Interview topics included the acceptability of, and concerns about, phone delivery of HIV results, as well as suggestions for improvement. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed using an inductive thematic approach. Overall, participants reported high acceptability of phone delivery of HIV-positive results. Participants praised the support and information provided by study staff. Benefits identified included increased convenience compared to in-person medical visits, allowing participants to emotionally process their test results privately, as well as receiving the results from supportive and responsive staff members. A few participants indicated drawbacks to phone-based HIV test result delivery, such as logistical concerns about receiving a phone call during the day (e.g., while at work), reduced confidentiality, and the lack of in-person emotional support. Overall, participants described phone delivery of positive HIV-results as acceptable. At-home testing with phone delivery has the potential to increase HIV testing access, especially to geographically isolated or medically underserved patients.
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- Title
- Experiences Receiving HIV-Positive Results by Phone: Acceptability and Implications for Clinical and Behavioral Research
- Creators
- Alexa B D'Angelo - CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, New York, NY, USACorey A Morrison - CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, New York, NY, USAJavier Lopez-Rios - The Graduate Center, CUNYCaitlin J MacCrate - Fordham UniversityDavid W Pantalone - University of Massachusetts BostonMatthew Stief - CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, New York, NY, USAChristian Grov - CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, New York, NY, USA. cgrov@sph.cuny.edu
- Publication Details
- AIDS and behavior, v 25(3), pp 709-720
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Grant note
- P30 AI124414 / NIAID NIH HHS UG3 AI133675 / NIAID NIH HHS UH3 AI133675 / NIAID NIH HHS UH3 AI 133675 / Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000568457300001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85090792647
- Other Identifier
- 991021894522604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- Social Sciences, Biomedical