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. 2018 Jun 29;4(2):e58. doi: 10.2196/publichealth.9357

Table 1.

HIV testing typology for the baseline model (clinic test only) of HIV transmission dynamics among men who have sex with men in Seattle and Atlanta.

Tester type Baseline testing behavior Opportunistic testing behavior
Never testers None None
Opportunistic-only testers None Likelihood of testing when presented with an opportunity to test (varies by the tester type)
Regular testers Test interval varies by HIV risk category (defined by high vs low AIa frequency)
Risk-based testers Testing likelihood and time to test varies by three types of events: (1) CAIb in non‐main partnership, (2) CAI within known serodiscordant partnership, and (3) Acquisition of new main partner

aAI: anal intercourse.

bCAI: condomless anal intercourse.