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Module 4: Barriers to Testing and Strategies to Improve Rates of Routine HIV Testing

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the challenges of implementing routine HIV testing in diverse population groups
  • Describe strategies for implementing routine HIV testing in diverse population groups

Pretraining Assessment

  1. According to the findings of a survey by Korthuis and colleagues, which of the following was NOT a reason cited by practitioners for not providing routine HIV testing?
    1. A. Patient reluctance/refusal
    2. B. Rapid HIV testing not available in clinic
    3. C. Lack of awareness of the CDC recommendations
    4. D. Patient discomfort about discussing HIV testing
    5. E. None of the above
    6.  
  2. Which of the following factors may NOT impede HIV testing among American Indians/Alaska Natives?
    1. A. Stigma associated with homosexuality and IDU
    2. B. Gender roles and cultural norms such as “machismo”
    3. C. Fear of discrimination
    4. D. Distrust of the healthcare system
    5. E. Violence and victimization
    6.  
  3. In the study by Whetten and colleagues of patients’ trust of healthcare institutions, is the following statement True or False? Fewer than 50% of African Americans believed that a significant amount of information about HIV is withheld from the public.
    1. True
    2. False
    3.  
  4. Which of the following factors are among the barriers to providing HIV testing and prevention services in Latino population groups?

    1. A. Descriptions of geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic status
    2. B. Concerns about immigration status
    3. C. Inadequate education levels
    4. D. Language barriers
    5. E. All of the above
    6. F. B and D only
    7.  
  5. In working with community organizations and individuals to promote HIV testing, which of the following are NOT among the incentives that healthcare organizations should consider offering?

    1. A. Insurance coverage for all family members
    2. B. Transportation vouchers
    3. C. Telephone calling cards
    4. D. Meal services
    5. E. None of the above
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