Routine HIV Testing to End the HIV Epidemic
HIV testing is one of the core pillars of the US national Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. It is also the first critical step in the HIV care continuum. This webinar will review national data on HIV testing, including the availability of testing and existing HIV testing policies and programs. This webinar also will discuss multi-level barriers and challenges to testing uptake and identify effective strategies to overcome these challeges and improve engagement in HIV testing.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Discuss the state of HIV testing in the US.
- Identify barriers and challenges to HIV testing at the individual, structural, and policy levels.
- Describe strategies to increase engagement in HIV testing.
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