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Sutton, M. et al.

Madeline Sutton, Monique-Nicole Anthony, Christie Vila, Eleanor McLellan-Lemal, Paul J. Weidle,

HIV testing and HIV/AIDS treatment services in rural counties in 10 southern states: service provider perspectives.

CONTEXT: Forty percent of AIDS cases are reported in the southern United States, the region with the largest proportion of HIV/AIDS cases from rural areas. Data are limited regarding provider perspectives of the accessibility and availability of HIV testing and treatment services in southern rural counties. PURPOSE: We surveyed providers in the rural south to better understand: (1) the accessibility and availability, and (2) the facilitators and barriers of HIV testing and treatment services. METHODS: All county health departments (N = 326) serving populations of <50,000 persons, within 10 southern states, were mailed surveys. Responding health departments identified up to 3 HIV testing sites and up to 3 HIV treatment sites to which they refer clients. FINDINGS: Overall, 243 of 326 (75%) health departments, 133 of 250 (53%) HIV testing sites, and 73 of 152 (48%) HIV treatment sites responded to the surveys. The number of testing sites per county ranged from 0 to 20; the number of treatment sites ranged from 0 to 4. An average distance of 50 miles for clients to travel for HIV treatment was reported by health department respondents as a barrier. Facilitators of HIV testing were (1) integrating HIV testing into other health services; (2) using rapid HIV testing; and (3) establishing easily accessible HIV testing locations and free testing services. CONCLUSION: Providers perceive that distance from local health departments to HIV treatment sites presents a barrier to HIV care for their clients. Future studies should ascertain clients' perspectives to ensure appropriate service provisions.[1]

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HIV testing and HIV/AIDS treatment services in rural counties in 10 southern states: service provider perspectives. Sutton, M., Anthony, M.N., Vila, C., McLellan-Lemal, E., Weidle, P.J. J. Rural. Health (2010) [Pubmed]

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