Researchers surveyed ACOG Fellows to determine rates of HIV testing among patient populations. Respondents reported almost universal levels of recommendation of HIV testing to pregnant women, however low levels of repeat third trimester recommendations. Practitioners were less influenced by local laws and regulations than practice type, location, and setting.
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Anderson BL, Carlson R, Anderson J, Hawks D, Schulkin J. What factors influence obstetrician-gynecologists to follow recommended HIV screening and testing guidelines? J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 Jul;21(7):762-8.
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Citation:
Anderson BL, Carlson R, Anderson J, Hawks D, Schulkin J. What factors influence obstetrician-gynecologists to follow recommended HIV screening and testing guidelines? J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 Jul;21(7):762-8.
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Abstract