Rapid HIV testing in the dental setting.
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HIV testing in the dental setting: perspectives and practices of experienced dental professionals.
The dental setting is a largely untapped venue to identify patients with undiagnosed HIV infection. Yet, uptake of rapid HIV testing within the dental community remains low. This study sought to better understand the experiences of dental professionals who have administered the test and how these experiences might inform efforts to promote greater uptake of rapid HIV testing in dental settings....
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Dental Association
دوره 136 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005