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1. 1 High risk strategy in HIV prevention : What is appropriate and effective? Draft of research Proposal Sakchai Chaiyamahapurk
Ph.D. student Health System and Policy
Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University. Thank you for your kind introduction.
Dear respectful audience Mr. chairman lady and gentl men
I would like to present a research proposal on
Development of an Optimal Policy Strategy for HIV Testing in Thailand: What is appropriate and effective?
Thank you for your kind introduction.
Dear respectful audience Mr. chairman lady and gentl men
I would like to present a research proposal on
Development of an Optimal Policy Strategy for HIV Testing in Thailand: What is appropriate and effective?
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3. 3 HIV/AIDS situation Almost 40 million HIV-infected people worldwide
In Thailand, estimated 1,092,437 accumulatively HIV-infected person with report of 541,105 death.
Early epidemic, transmission mainly through commercial sex worker to men.
Currently, shift toward husband and wife source of infection. (58.1% of new infection in 2005) HIV/AIDS is still a major health problem of any country, including Thailand.
40 million people had been infected worldwide
In Thailand, expert committee estimated that there are more than one million accumulatively HIV-infected. Death number is around 5 hundren thousand, so it is the highest burden of all diseases.
During early epidemic, transmission mainly occur through commercial sex workers to men.
Currently, it shifts toward husband and wife source of infection, as 58% of new infection in 2005 was via long term sexual partner such as husband and wife.
HIV/AIDS is still a major health problem of any country, including Thailand.
40 million people had been infected worldwide
In Thailand, expert committee estimated that there are more than one million accumulatively HIV-infected. Death number is around 5 hundren thousand, so it is the highest burden of all diseases.
During early epidemic, transmission mainly occur through commercial sex workers to men.
Currently, it shifts toward husband and wife source of infection, as 58% of new infection in 2005 was via long term sexual partner such as husband and wife.
4. 4 This figure shows the trend of transmission mode.
The green line represents transmission from sex worker to male which is the greatest proportion during early epidemic as you can see the peak of the line is in 1993. The pink line is transmission from husband to wife which is a major proportion of current transmission.This figure shows the trend of transmission mode.
The green line represents transmission from sex worker to male which is the greatest proportion during early epidemic as you can see the peak of the line is in 1993. The pink line is transmission from husband to wife which is a major proportion of current transmission.
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9. 9 High risk VS Population strategy High risk
Advantage: Intervention appropriate to individual, Subject motivation, Physician motivation , Cost-effective, Benefit-risk ratio favorable
Disadvantage: difficulties and cost of screening, not radical, behaviourally inappropriate
Population
Advantage: radical, large potential for population, behaviourally appropriate
Disadvantage: small benefit to individual, poor motivation of subject, poor motivation of patients, benefit:risk worrisome
Rose, G. (2001). "Sick individuals and sick populations." Int. J. Epidemiol. 30(3): 427-432.
10. 10 Population VS High risk strategy in HIV prevention
11. 11 High risk strategy HIV testing
Disclosure
Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Post exposure prophylaxis
Safe sex in PWHA
Health promotion among PWHA
Public health measure
Law or regulation?
12. 12 Access to treatment in Thailand In 2002, Thai MOPH initiated National antiretroviral program (NAPHA) .
In 2006, program transferred to National Health Security Office.
Up to year 2008, it covered >80,000 PWHA.
As you know antiretroviral therapy is now standard of treatment.
Access to antiretroviral therapy in Thailand is quite promising.
After starting in 2002, National antiretroviral program or NAPHA have covered more than 70, thousands PWHA now in 2007.
In 2006, program has been transferred to National health Security Office which guarantee the accessibility of all the PWA to care and treatment under universal coverage scheme.
As you know antiretroviral therapy is now standard of treatment.
Access to antiretroviral therapy in Thailand is quite promising.
After starting in 2002, National antiretroviral program or NAPHA have covered more than 70, thousands PWHA now in 2007.
In 2006, program has been transferred to National health Security Office which guarantee the accessibility of all the PWA to care and treatment under universal coverage scheme.
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Anti HIV
All people at risk through VCT 2 times per year
For PWHA
ARV
CD4
Hemato, Blood Chemistry 2 times per year
14. 14 Exceptionalism of HIV testing Exceptional from other laboratory testing, due to social stigmatization , voluntary counseling testing was adopted as standard of HIV testing.
Three principles as norm
confidentiality
counseling
consent Evolution of HIV testing is different from other laboratory test
Due to social stigmatization and discrimination, voluntary counseling testing was adopted as standard of HIV testing.
Three principles were established as norm, they are
confidentiality
counseling
And consent
Evolution of HIV testing is different from other laboratory test
Due to social stigmatization and discrimination, voluntary counseling testing was adopted as standard of HIV testing.
Three principles were established as norm, they are
confidentiality
counseling
And consent
15. 15 Paradigm shift? Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) now is standard of care
From lethal disease to chronic illness with long term care.
A delayed diagnosis results in poor treatment outcome and missed opportunity to reduce transmission of HIV through change of risk behavior.
However there is a propose to change this practice of HIV testing by public health practitioner
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) now is standard of care.
It has changed clinical course of disease from lethal disease without effective treatment to chronic illness which demands long term care.
Many proposed that a delayed diagnosis could results in poor treatment outcome and missed opportunity to reduce transmission of HIV through change of risk behavior.
However there is a propose to change this practice of HIV testing by public health practitioner
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) now is standard of care.
It has changed clinical course of disease from lethal disease without effective treatment to chronic illness which demands long term care.
Many proposed that a delayed diagnosis could results in poor treatment outcome and missed opportunity to reduce transmission of HIV through change of risk behavior.
16. 16 Evidence of delayed diagnosis (USA) Up to 280,000 of 950,000 HIV-infected people in USA unaware of their HIV-positive status.
Up to 20,000 new HIV infection annually attributed from unaware people with HIV.
41 % diagnosed as AIDS within a year after knowing of HIV-positive status. There are some evidences of delayed diagnosis
In USA
Up to one-third of 900 thousand of HIV-infected people unaware of their HIV-positive status.
20,000 new HIV infection annually attributed from unaware people with HIV.
41 % diagnosed as AIDS within a year after knowing of HIV-positive status.
These reflect the delay diagnosis of HIV
There are some evidences of delayed diagnosis
In USA
Up to one-third of 900 thousand of HIV-infected people unaware of their HIV-positive status.
20,000 new HIV infection annually attributed from unaware people with HIV.
41 % diagnosed as AIDS within a year after knowing of HIV-positive status.
These reflect the delay diagnosis of HIV
17. 17 Awareness of HIV status reduce HIV transmission .(Marks, Crepaz et al. 2005) Meta-analysis show 68% reduce of unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse(UAV) in HIV person compared between person who aware their serostatus with those who not.
Increased emphasis on HIV testing and counseling is needed to reduce exposure to HIV(+) from persons unaware they are infected.
Ongoing prevention services are needed for persons who know they are HIV(+) and continue to engage in high-risk behavior Also, there are evidences that knowing HIV status could reduce HIV transmission.
A Meta-analysis shows 68% reduction of unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse(UAV) in HIV person compared between persons who aware their serostatus with those who do not , so emphasis on HIV testing and counseling is needed to reduce HIV transmission.
Moreover ongoing prevention services are needed for persons who know their HIV(+) and continue to engage in high-risk behavior
Also, there are evidences that knowing HIV status could reduce HIV transmission.
A Meta-analysis shows 68% reduction of unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse(UAV) in HIV person compared between persons who aware their serostatus with those who do not , so emphasis on HIV testing and counseling is needed to reduce HIV transmission.
Moreover ongoing prevention services are needed for persons who know their HIV(+) and continue to engage in high-risk behavior
18. 18 Sexual risk behavior in PLWH, USA 70% sexually active
10-60% unprotected sexual behavior
Psychological, social, interpersonal and medical variables correlate with sexual risk behaviors.
About Sexual risk behavior in PLWH
Study in USA show that
70% of PWHA were sexually active
10-60% had unprotected sexual behavior
Psychological, social, interpersonal and medical variables correlate with sexual risk behaviorsAbout Sexual risk behavior in PLWH
Study in USA show that
70% of PWHA were sexually active
10-60% had unprotected sexual behavior
Psychological, social, interpersonal and medical variables correlate with sexual risk behaviors
19. 19 Early detection of HIV by clinical symptom is difficult A study in the Kaiser Permanente Medical care program in USA , looking for early detection of HIV infection,reasonable access to medical care, a high prevalence of HIV infection
nearly one half with newly diagnosed HIV infection had AIDS-defining CD4 cell depletion or another AIDS-defining condition at first diagnosis of HIV infection, and 62% need ART at diagnosis
effective risk assessment before symptoms arise offers greater potential for raising the mean CD4 cell count at diagnosis than doesincreased awareness of selected HIV-associated clinical prompts.
Klein, D., L. B. Hurley, et al. (2003). "Review of medical encounters in the 5 years before a diagnosis of HIV-1 infection: implications for early detection." J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 32(2): 143-52.
20. 20 Evidence in Thailand A study from Thai red cross clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in 1993/94 showed that
80% having decreased their sexual activity and their number of sexual partners since receipt of the positive HIV test result.
more often abstaining from sex (42% vs 14%)
more often using condoms during all their last three incidences of sexual intercourse (44% vs 14%).
(Muller, Sarangbin et al. 1995)
21. 21 Sexual risk behavior in PWHA, Thailand Young HIV patients treated with antiretroviral in Bangkok
consistent condom use at baseline (55.6%)
at 3-month visit (58.3%)
Sexual acts without a condom in both genders and nondisclosure among males were concerning.
Rongkavilit, C., S. Naar-King, et al. (2007). "Health risk behaviors among HIV-infected youth in Bangkok, Thailand." J Adolesc Health 40(4): 358 e1-8.
22. 22 Four types of HIV testing (UNAIDS/WHO) Voluntary counselling and testing : Client-initiated HIV testing
Diagnostic HIV testing
includes HIV testing for all tuberculosis patients.
Routine offer of HIV testing for asymptomatic people by health care providers (PITC?)
STD clinic
ANC clinic
clinical and community based health service settings where HIV is
prevalent and antiretroviral treatment is available (IDU, ER, in-patients , out-patients)
Mandatory HIV screening for transfusion or for manufacture of blood products
23. 23 Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings, CDC 2006 Diagnostic HIV testing and opt-out HIV screening as routine clinical care
Screening for HIV
Age 13-64
Setting: ER, urgent-care, IPD, STD, TB, IVDU, community, correctional, primary care clinic
Unless prevalence<0.1%(1/1000)
All TB, STI patients
Repeat screening
Annually for high risk ie. CSW, IDU, MSM, partner of PWA
24. 24 Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings, CDC 2006 Consent and pretest information
Voluntary and patient can opt-out
Informed orally or in written information
General informed consent for medical care is enough, no separate consent for HIV testing
If patient decline, decision should be documented in medical record
25. 25 Major revisions of CDC recommendation of HIV testing in health-care settings
Opt-out screening, patient is notified that testing will be
performed unless the patient declines
annually test for persons at high risk for HIV infection
written consent for HIV testing may not be required; general consent for medical care is sufficient
Prevention counseling not be required with HIV diagnostic testing or as part of HIV screening programs in health-care settings.
HIV prevention counseling- interative process of assessing risk, behaviors, plan to reduce risk
26. 26 For pregnant women HIV screening should be included in the routine panel of prenatal screening tests for all pregnant women.
HIV screening is recommended after the patient is notified that testing will be performed unless the patient declines
(opt-out screening).
27. 27 Arguments support PITC Reliable and inexpensive screening test
Available effective treatment (HAART)
Awareness of HIV status decrease HIV transmission
Link clinical care with prevention
Decrease barrier for testing ( work load for counseling, reluctance of provider and client for sexual risk assessment)
Destigmatize the testing process
Successful of PMTC program
Right to know
Impact on equity due to
high levels of fear in people aware of their increased risk can lead to avoidance behaviour,
less accessible of information to people with low literacy skills.
There are some reasons supporting PITC
HIV disease fall in the disease category that screening would do more benefit than harm because of reliable screening test and available effective treatment. Screening would detect early case ,decrease morbidity and mortality.
The successful of PMPCT program which can reduce children with HIV through screening of all mother regardless of their risk.
Counseling take too much time and may not be time efficient especially in low risk group.
Awareness of HIV status decrease HIV transmission
Stigmatization during testing process, As it could be risk labeling when provider do HIV risk assessment on clients. This can make physician and patients reluctant to talk openly about sexual risk.
There are some reasons supporting PITC
HIV disease fall in the disease category that screening would do more benefit than harm because of reliable screening test and available effective treatment. Screening would detect early case ,decrease morbidity and mortality.
The successful of PMPCT program which can reduce children with HIV through screening of all mother regardless of their risk.
Counseling take too much time and may not be time efficient especially in low risk group.
Awareness of HIV status decrease HIV transmission
Stigmatization during testing process, As it could be risk labeling when provider do HIV risk assessment on clients. This can make physician and patients reluctant to talk openly about sexual risk.
28. 28 Arguments against PITC Lack of patient s autonomy
Violate human rights
Without the three Cs, testing loses its power as a prevention tool
VCT not failed , but not adequately financed.
Increase negative outcomes of testing
False negative results can give false reassurance
Resource allocation (cost-effectiveness of intervention)
right not to be opportunistically confronted with knowledge about biomedical risks unrelated to reasons for seeing the doctor.
Conflict between provider and client (individual and pubic health interest)
Arguments against PITC
Lack of patient s autonomy
Violate human rights
Without the three Cs, testing loses its power as a prevention tool
VCT is not failed , but it is not adequately financed and staffed.
Increase negative outcomes of testing such as violence on the women after disclosure of test Arguments against PITC
Lack of patient s autonomy
Violate human rights
Without the three Cs, testing loses its power as a prevention tool
VCT is not failed , but it is not adequately financed and staffed.
Increase negative outcomes of testing such as violence on the women after disclosure of test
29. 29 HIV testing in Thailand
30. 30 SUPPLY CAPACITY FOR SCALING UP THE VOLUNTARY COUNSELING & TESTING AND ART PROGRAM IN THAILAND Chariyalertsak, S., P. Sanchaisuriya, et al. (2006). IHPP. MOPH 95 hospitals in 8 province in study
VCT evolve from in STD clinic at PHO, VCT in PMPCT program ?VCT and ART clinic
High coverage across the country-at least one VCT in each district
Three components: HIV counseling, voluntary testing, confidentiality
Model: one stop service, integrated to general service model and extended clinic
31. 31 SUPPLY CAPACITY FOR SCALING UP THE VOLUNTARY COUNSELING & TESTING AND ART PROGRAM IN THAILAND Chariyalertsak, S., P. Sanchaisuriya, et al. (2006). IHPP. MOPH Service Utilization fiscal year 2005
ANC clinic 53860/54351
Pretest counselling 98.7%
HIV testing 99.1 %
HIV positive rate 1.21%
Return rate for post test counseling 95.8 %
Couples service rarely performed fear of separation
OPD 45619/7810397
Pretest counselling rate 5.73 per 1000 OPD case
HIV testing 5.84 per 1000 OPD case
HIV positive rate 9.29%
Return rate for post test counseling 79.1 %
community hospital 97.9 %
large hospital 45.8 %
In general, hospital do not follow the people who did not return for the test results
Waiting time for patient to prepare mind for getting HIV test results
32. 32 SUPPLY CAPACITY FOR SCALING UP THE VOLUNTARY COUNSELING & TESTING AND ART PROGRAM IN THAILAND Chariyalertsak, S., P. Sanchaisuriya, et al. (2006). IHPP. MOPH Model for VCT activation-target groups
Sex worker
Migrant worker
Young worker in industrial unit
Adolescent both in and out school
Drug user
Pre-marriage couple
33. 33 Study from IHPP Thai know ART more than VCT
64% of Thai population knew about ART
50% of Thai population knew about VCT, 31% had ever tested
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35. 35 Premarital testing Sound logically effective to prevent transmission between regular partner
Criticized as violation of human right
High cost with low yield
May be cost-effective in high risk group: cohabitation, marginalized group
the counseling alone without testing for low and no risk and testing for the higher risk groups may be more cost effective.
36. 36 Premarital testing in Illinois, USA Start in 1988- 3 years
In 6 months period, 8 of 70846 applicants found positive
312,000 US dollar per case identified
Decrease of marriage license by 22%, increase in surrounding state.
37. 37 Premarital testing in Mexico 7 of 32 states made mandatory premarital testing
Study from 1992-1993 in a state
4 of 9014 (0.04%)applicants found positive, including one false positive.
38. 38 Principles of partner notification (according to WHO)
Voluntary
Confidentiality
Access to appropriate
care and support
Protection against physical harm such as violence, abuse and abandonment
Protection against social and economic harms
39. 39 Methods of partner notification Provider referral
Patient referral
Conditional referral
40. 40 Factors to consider (2) Time period for eliciting partners
Risk of violence
Number of partners to trace
Staff training (communication skills)
Staff time
41. 41 Does partner notification work? Cochrane review of 11 RCT studies of PN effectiveness
A systematic review of strategies for partner notification for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS.Mathews C, Coetzee N, Zwarenstein M, Lombard C, Guttmacher S, Oxman A, Schmid G. Int J STD AIDS. 2002 May;13(5):285-300.
42. 42 Finding Provider-led referral (or a choice between provider- and patient-led referral) is more likely to result in partners presenting for medical care when compared to patient-led referral
Conditional referral for patients with GC is more effective compared to patient referral
Quarrels and domestic violence were reported from 3 studies
6% women had not told their partner due to fear of violence
11-19% of men and women had experienced quarrels and fighting in relation to partner notification
Women fear violence, Men fear being brought to court
Negative attitudes among health workers were considered a hindrance for seeking STI care
Men did not bring partners due to lack of money
Difficult to know which partner to bring
43. 43 "Factors associated with non-disclosure of HIV infection status of new mothers in Bangkok." Skunodom, N., R. W. Linkins, et al. (2006). Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 37(4): 690-703. 2 ANC clinic of hospitals in Bangkok
N=799
Complete f/u at 1, 4 month= 647 of 799(81%)
453/647=70% disclose at 1 mth
647-453=194 , 48/194=24.7% disclose at 4 mth
22.6% (146/647) still not disclose by 4 month
not include those who lost to f/u n=152
44. 44 Disclosure rate
45. 45 Disclosure
46. 46 Rationale for the study High prevalence of HIV infection in Thailand
Highly accessible antiretroviral treatment
Estimated transmission between the spouses take around 58.1% of new infection in 2005, this might be prevented if people know their HIV status.
Uncertainty about
Uptake of HIV testing in STI patient
Cost-effectiveness of HIV screening in TB patients
Delay diagnosis of HIV infection by doctor
Feasibility and cost-effectiveness of HIV screening in premarital testing
Promotion of safe sex in PWHA
Role of partner notification
Why this study should be carried out in ThailandWhy this study should be carried out in Thailand
47. The Conceptual framework is hypothesis of the relationship between each step of hiv testing and other related factors.
HIV testing leads to awarness of HIV seropositive which in turn makes people decrease or stop unintentional HIV transmission
There are many factors that influence HIV testing.
Enabling factors for HIV testing are
Clients awareness of HIV risk and available service
Free and convenient service
Confidentiality
Available treatment
Explicit guideline for HIV testing
Barriers are
Fear of stigma
Time constraint of health care provider for
voluntary counseling testing
Awareness of clinician
Reluctance of both provider and client for discussion of HIV risk
Risk labelling when prescribing HIV testing
Language barrier for minority or foreign immigrant worker
Informed consent
In people who are aware of HIV seropositive, there are also some factors that influence HIV transmission.
Enabling of safe sex are
Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner
Good social support
Restriction by Law?
The Conceptual framework is hypothesis of the relationship between each step of hiv testing and other related factors.
HIV testing leads to awarness of HIV seropositive which in turn makes people decrease or stop unintentional HIV transmission
There are many factors that influence HIV testing.
Enabling factors for HIV testing are
Clients awareness of HIV risk and available service
Free and convenient service
Confidentiality
Available treatment
Explicit guideline for HIV testing
Barriers are
Fear of stigma
Time constraint of health care provider for
voluntary counseling testing
Awareness of clinician
Reluctance of both provider and client for discussion of HIV risk
Risk labelling when prescribing HIV testing
Language barrier for minority or foreign immigrant worker
Informed consent
In people who are aware of HIV seropositive, there are also some factors that influence HIV transmission.
Enabling of safe sex are
Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner
Good social support
Restriction by Law?
48. 48 Purpose of the study To find the optimal and appropriate HIV testing policy and intervention in vulnerable group that will benefit both individual and public health goal.
49. 49 Objectives of study To identify, clarify the practice of the HIV testing in STI patients
To propose the practice of HIV testing in TB patients and its cost-effectiveness.
To study the outcome of treatment of patient in national antiretroviral program.
To study the feasibility of Premarital testing
To identify delay diagnosis of HIV infection and barrier of diagnosis of HIV by doctor.
To identify the practice of promotion of safe sex in PWHA
To identify the practical and effective way of partner notification in HIV patients
Objectives of study are
What is the evidence of benefit and effectiveness of HIV testing for prevention of HIV transmission
What is the current performance of HIV testing in Thailand?
What should be the appropriate practice of HIV testing
What should be the impacts of expanded HIV testing focusing on psycho-social and ethical aspect?
Objectives of study are
What is the evidence of benefit and effectiveness of HIV testing for prevention of HIV transmission
What is the current performance of HIV testing in Thailand?
What should be the appropriate practice of HIV testing
What should be the impacts of expanded HIV testing focusing on psycho-social and ethical aspect?
50. 50 Research question 1.What is the practice of the HIV testing in STI patients
identifying the current coverage of HIV testing in STI patients with respect to geographic and demographic variations and trends over time;
exploring the practice variations of screening programs implemented at the health facilities
assessing barrier and enabling factors of HIV testing in STI patients Research question(1)
What is the evidence of benefit and effectiveness of HIV testing for prevention of HIV transmission?
Research question(1)
What is the evidence of benefit and effectiveness of HIV testing for prevention of HIV transmission?
51. 51 2. To propose the alternative practice of HIV testing in TB patients and its cost-effectiveness.
What is the most cost-effectiveness way of HIV testing according to HIV prevalence in different area. Another interesting question Another interesting question
52. 52 3. To study the outcome of treatment of patient in national antiretroviral program. What is the outcome, long term survival of patient in national antiretroviral program
Is there any improve of CD4 at first visit of patients in later cohort.
53. 53 4.To study the feasibility of Premarital testing What is the most possible model of pre-cohabitation and premarital HIV testing.
What is the impact on budget and ethical issue
Which model is the most cost-effectiveness model.
54. 54 5. To identify delay diagnosis of HIV infection and barrier of diagnosis of HIV by doctor
How much is delay diagnosis of HIV infection in Thailand.
What are the barrier and enabling factor for HIV diagnosis by doctor.
Another interesting question Another interesting question
55. 55 6.To identify the practice of promotion of safe sex in PWHA What is the role of health provider in promotion of safe sex in PWHA
What is the role of HIV community in promotion of safe sex in PWHA
What is the role of government, policy and law in promotion of safe sex in PWHA
56. 56 7. To identify the practical and effective way of partner notification in HIV patients
How much health provider talked about disclosure during clinical encounters.
What approach health provider use for improve disclosure rate in HIV patients.
Another interesting question Another interesting question
57. 57 Proposed methodology in the research Literature review
Documentary review
Observational epidemiological study
Cross-sectional survey
Cohort study
Economic evaluation
Qualitative study
In depth interview
Focus group discussions
Literature review
Documentary review
Observational epidemiological study
Cross-sectional survey
Cohort study
Qualitative study
In depth interview
Focus group discussionsLiterature review
Documentary review
Observational epidemiological study
Cross-sectional survey
Cohort study
Qualitative study
In depth interview
Focus group discussions
58. 58 Current practice, coverage and barrier for HIV testing in STI patients in Thailand. No previous data about coverage of HIV testing in Thai STD patients
From expectation: Low coverage
Missed opportunity for identifying case in High risk group
59. 59 Practice of provider initiated counseling testing: case study from TB clinic TB/HIV project implementation in many sites across the country
Prevalence of HIV in TB ~10% , varying according to geographic area
Budget support to hospital increase uptake of HIV testing
Suspicion about cost-effectiveness in low prevalence area and low risk group
Uptake might depend on attitude of counselor
60. 60 Conclusion HIV testing is seen as a tool for early detection of HIV infected patients for the benefit of individual from early treatment and of public health from prevention of transmission by unawareness HIV-infected patients.
Research is needed for guiding HIV testing policy in Thailand such as
Current situation of HIV testing , barriers for testing
Evidence of delayed diagnosis of HIV
Trading off between individual and public health benefit
Budget impact and economic evaluation of HIV testing in different scenario.
61. 61 Thank you I would like to Thank Dr. Supasit , Dr. Tawesak and Dr. Mark for their suggestions and revisions
Thank you for your attention
It is my pleasure to get your comment and suggestion.I would like to Thank Dr. Supasit , Dr. Tawesak and Dr. Mark for their suggestions and revisions
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