Table 3. A summary of qualitative studies evaluating ED-based HIV testing acceptance.
Country | Year | Journal | Author | Type of study | Description |
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Guyana | 2012 | Int. Health | Christensen [27] |
Survey | Four-part survey administered to 343 non-critical adult patients |
Uganda | 2007 | AIDS Behav | Nakanako [19] |
Survey | A convenience sample of 245 patients were screened of which 233 adults were interviewed and offered HIV testing, data was collected on reasons of prior HIV testing, acceptance to take a test and their current HIV sero-status. |
Kenya | 2008 | AIDS Patient Care and STDs | Waxman [28] |
Survey | Descriptive study of staff experience regarding the implementation of an ED-based HIV testing program. |