Comparison of users of an HIV/syphilis screening community-based mobile van and traditional voluntary counselling and testing sites in Guatemala

María Lahuerta, Meritxell Sabidó, Federica Giardina, Gabriela Hernández, Janelle F. Palacios, Rudy M. Ortiz, Victor Hugo Fernández, Jordi Casabona

Sexually Transmitted Infections · 2010 · 40 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

The higher prevalence of HIV and syphilis at the STI clinics suggests that they successfully identified high-risk subjects. In particular, the NR group showed higher than expected HIV and syphilis prevalence. Innovative approaches such as the use of a MV helped to increase access to other hard-to-reach groups such as MSM/TG and FSWs.

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