Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6–12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010

Christina Knussen; Lisa M. McDaid; Paul Flowers

doi:10.1136/sextrans-2013-051133

Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6–12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010

Christina Knussen, Lisa M. McDaid, Paul Flowers

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Abstract

The UK and USA guidelines recommend at least annual HIV testing for men who have sex with men (MSM), with more frequent testing for those at risk. Although measures of risk and regularity of HIV testing are essential for evaluating interventions, these are not yet standardised across the UK.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	382
Number of pages	1
Journal	Sexually Transmitted Infections
Volume	89
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2013-051133
Publication status	Published - 2013

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HIV testing
MSM

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Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6–12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010

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