Programa de cribado de VIH/sida en las oficinas de farmacia en la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco |
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Authors: | Iñigo Gorostiza Isabel Elizondo López de Landache Leire Braceras Izagirre |
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Institution: | 1. Unidad de Investigación, Hospital de Basurto, Osakidetza, Bilbao, España;2. Servicio de Prestaciones Farmacéuticas, Dirección de Farmacia, Departamento de Sanidad y Consumo, Gobierno Vasco, Vitoria-Gasteiz, España |
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Abstract: | ObjectivesTo describe the outcomes of the pilot program of a rapid HIV antibody screening test offered at Basque pharmacies, the socio-demographic characteristics of users and their acceptance of the test.MethodsUsers of a rapid HIV antibody screening test (20 pharmacies) were surveyed. A random sample of 3514 tests (N = 806) performed in 1 year was taken. Statistical analyses included exact tests.ResultsThere were 806 valid questionnaires. Seven tests were positive (0.85%; 95% confidence interval: 0.34-1.75); five of the users with positive tests were men. The mean age was 36.2 years (standard deviation = 11.0; range: 16-82 years; 70.7% men). Users’ risk behavior was predominantly heterosexual and half of the users (58.6%) had no previous HIV tests. The main reasons for choosing this test were its speed, and the convenience and accessibility of community pharmacies.ConclusionsThis new rapid HIV antibody screening test in community pharmacies could supplement other HIV screening programs currently in operation. |
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Keywords: | Cribado Serodiagnó stico de sida Anticuerpos VIH Antí genos VIH Farmacias VIH |
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