Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published online 2010-9
Completion of a British Association for Sexual Health and HIV regional audit loop: HIV testing in genitourinary medicine clinics in Scotland in 2004 and 2008
In 2004, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV Scottish Branch audited HIV testing in new attendees diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection at genitourinary medicine clinics in Scotland. In 2008 the audit loop was completed. Large increases were seen in rates of test offer and uptake, particularly in health boards with low baseline levels of testing. Overall rates of testing remain below those recommended and wide variability between boards persists.
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