Trends in HIV Testing Among Pregnant Women: United States, 1994–1999
- 1 August 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 91 (8), 1291-1293
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.91.8.1291
Abstract
Objectives. This study evaluated 1995 guidelines for HIV testing of pregnant women. Methods. Analysis focused on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for the years 1994 through 1999. Data were aggregated across states. Results. Percentages of pregnant women tested for HIV increased from 1995 to 1996 (from 41% to 53%) and again from 1997 (52%) to 1998 (60%). Conclusions. After implementation of the guidelines, the percentage of pregnant women tested for HIV increased, although nearly half had not been tested. More efforts are needed to encourage women to undergo testing for HIV during pregnancy, thus maximizing opportunities for offering antiretroviral therapy.Keywords
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