Table 2.
HIV testing practices at student health centers during the 2010–2011 academic year (N = 31)
HIV antibody testing offered |
|
Yes |
90% (28/31) |
No |
10% (4/31) |
Rapid HIV antibody testing offered |
|
Yes |
38% (10/26) |
No |
62% (16/26) |
Failure of students to receive results |
|
Never |
53% (9/17) |
Infrequently |
41% (7/17) |
Sometimes |
6% (1/17) |
Number of HIV tests |
|
Total |
7537 |
Mean (n = 28) |
269 |
Number of positive tests |
|
Total |
4 |
Cost of HIV testing (no insurance) |
|
Mean |
$26 ($12.50 - $65) |
Median |
$25 |
Written consent required |
|
Yes |
43% (12/28) |
No |
57% (16/28) |
Anonymous testing offered |
|
Yes |
21% (6/28) |
No |
79% (22/28) |
Appointment needed |
|
Yes |
68% (19/28) |
No |
32% (9/28) |
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) available |
|
Yes |
34% (10/29) |
No |
66% (19/29) |
Comfortable with recognition of acute HIV infection |
|
Yes |
71% (22/31) |
No |
29% (9/31) |
Diagnosis of acute HIV infection (ever) |
|
Yes |
16% (5/31) |
No |
84% (26/31) |
Viral load testing available |
|
Yes |
70% (21/30) |
No | 30% (9/30) |