In:
The Open AIDS Journal, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 4, No. 1 ( 2010-3-05), p. 76-83
Abstract:
Introduction : Since 2004, the authors have been operating First Call NYU, an outreach program to identify acute and recent HIV infections, also called primary HIV infections, among targeted at-risk communities in the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area. Materials and Methodology : First Call NYU employed mass media advertising campaigns, outreach to healthcare providers in NYC, and Internet-based efforts including search engine optimization (SEO) and Internet-based advertising to achieve these goals. Results : Between October 2004 and October 2008, 571 individuals were screened through this program, leading to 446 unique, in-person screening visits. 47 primary HIV infections, including 14 acute and 33 recent HIV infections, were identified. Discussion : Internet and traditional recruitment methods can be used to increase self-referrals for screening following possible exposure to HIV. Conclusion : Community education of at-risk groups, with the goal of increased self-diagnosis of possible acute HIV infection, may be a useful addition to traditional efforts to identify such individuals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1874-6136
DOI:
10.2174/1874613601004010076
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2396652-X
