Table 1. Frequency of HIV-Positive Tests Results, Youth Demographic Characteristics, and Linkage to Prevention Services by Testing Strategya.
Characteristic | No. (%) of Patients | ||
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Targeted Testing (n = 505) |
Universal Testing (n = 962) |
Combination Testing (n = 1834) |
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HIV positive | 16 (3.2) | 1 (0.1) | 39 (2.1) |
Gay or bisexual male | 236 (46.7) | 35 (3.6) | 693 (37.8) |
Gay or bisexual male of color | 201 (39.8) | 35 (3.6) | 503 (27.4) |
HIV negative and linked to prevention services | 416 (85.1) | 328 (34.1) | 1202 (67.0) |
Abbreviation: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.
All comparisons are significantly different at P < .01 except the comparison between targeted and combination testing on identification of previously undiagnosed HIV infection.