Risk factors for late HIV diagnosis in the East of England: evidence from national surveillance data and policy implications

• Published in: International journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 30; no. 1; p. 37
• Main Authors: Bath, Rachel E, Emmett, Lynsey, Verlander, Neville Q, Reacher, Mark
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Age Distribution; Aged; CD4 Lymphocyte Count - statistics & numerical data; Databases, Factual; Delayed Diagnosis - statistics & numerical data; England - epidemiology; Female; Heterosexuality; HIV Infections - diagnosis; HIV Infections - epidemiology; HIV Infections - prevention & control; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Population Surveillance - methods; Risk Factors; Sex Distribution; Sexual Behavior; England; epidemiology; AIDS; HIV; Europe; prevention

In 2014, 42% of all HIV diagnoses in the East of England were diagnosed late. Individuals unaware of their HIV status will not benefit from lifesaving and infectious-limiting antiretroviral therapy, and they remain at risk of decreased life expectancy and onward transmission of HIV. We sought to ide...