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Targeted HCV testing in Bristol Emergency Department: Peer-led engagement of clients with complex needs

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HCV Action, January 2023 Key points: • The aim of the Emergency Department Peer Support Lead project is to improve the uptake of HCV testing in at-risk patients attending Bristol Royal Infirmary ED, using point-of-care testing on-site, conducted by the Hepatitis C Trust peer support worker and supported by the BRI hepatology team to provide treatment for any HCV-RNA positive patient identified...

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Implementing community-based Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing for HIV and hepatitis C

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Hepatitis, HIV, LGBTIQ+ issues

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Young, J., Ablona, A., Klassen, B.J. et al. Implementing community-based Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing for HIV and hepatitis C: a qualitative analysis of key facilitators and ongoing challenges. BMC Public Health 22, 1085 (2022). Abstract: Background In 2018, the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) invited gay, bisexual, trans, queer men and Two-Spirit and non-binary people (GBT2Q) at Pride...

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A comparative, retrospective analysis of HIV testing among gay, bisexual and other MSM in Melbourne

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health First published: 29 May 2019 Abstract Objective: PRONTO!, a peer‐led rapid HIV‐testing service in Melbourne, Australia, opened to improve HIV testing among gay and bisexual men (GBM). We compared client characteristics and return testing among GBM testing at PRONTO! with GBM testing at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC). Methods: All GBM...

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HIV Point of Care Testing (Rapid Testing) in SA

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV, LGBTIQ+ issues, SHINE SA news & events

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SA Health, July 2016 Point of care (POC) testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is quick and convenient, providing results in 20 minutes rather than the next day. Some people refer to point of care testing as ‘rapid testing’. HIV POC testing is now available in South Australia through a 12 month, Commonwealth funded demonstration project. To find out details of where & when rapid...

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