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Belgium
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Feasibility and acceptability of HIV screening through the use of rapid tests by general practitioners in a Brussels area with a substantial African community
Gennotte AF, Semaille P, Ellis C,  et al
HIV Med. 2013 Oct;14 Suppl 3:57-60.
Abstract

France
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A cross sectional survey of the barriers for implementing rapid HIV testing among French general practitioners.
Fraisse T, Fourcade C, Brazes-Sanz J, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2015 Sep 30.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Expanding Access to Non-Medicalized Community-Based Rapid Testing to Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Urgent HIV Prevention Intervention (The ANRS-DRAG Study).
Lorente N, Preau M, Vernay-Vaisse C,  et al |
PLoS One
. 2013 Apr 16;8(4):e61225.
Paper

Internet-using men who have sex with men would be interested in accessing authorised HIV self-tests available
for purchase online.
Greacen T, Friboulet D, Blachier A, et al 
AIDS Care
. 2012 Jun 7.
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

  Peer testing: how queer! How satisfying? Evaluating the immediate satisfaction and self-perceived effects of peer prevention interventions, including HIV rapid testing, in gay cruising areas and sex clubs
S. Sempé, V. Coquelin, L. Rioset al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Greece
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Early HIV diagnosis through use of rapid diagnosis test (RDT) in the community and direct link to HIV care: a pilot project for vulnerable populations in Athens, Greece.
Kakalou E, Papastamopoulos V, Ioannidis P, et al

J Int AIDS Soc
. 2014 Nov 2;17(4 Suppl 3):19619.
Paper

Italy
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Early diagnosis and retention in care of HIV-infected patients through rapid salivary testing: a test-and-treat fast track pilot study.
Parisi MR, Soldini L, Negri S, et al

New Microbio
l
. 2015 Oct 20;38(4).
Abstract

Benefits of a rapid HIV test for evaluation of the source patient after occupational exposure of healthcare workers.
Puro V, Francisci D, Sighinolfi L, et al.

J Hosp Infect.
2004 Jun;57(2):179-82.
Abstract


Spain
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Factors Associated to a Reactive Result of Rapid-HIV Test in Socio-culturally Adapted Services in Primary Care in Spain.
Esteban-Vasallo MD, Domínguez-Berjón MF, García-Riolobos C,  et al

AIDS Behav
. 2015 Aug 13
Abstract

The rapid test in Spanish pharmacies: a novel programme to reach heterosexual men?
Fernández-Balbuena S, Marcos H,

HIV Med
. 2015 Feb 17
Abstract

Approval and Potential Use of Over-the-Counter HIV Self-Tests: The Opinion of Participants in a Street Based HIV Rapid Testing Program in Spain.
Rosales-Statkus ME, de la Fuente L, Fernández-Balbuena S, Figueroa C, et al
AIDS Behav. 2014 Dec 24.
Abstract

Who and how many of the potential users would be willing to pay the current or a lower price of the HIV self-test? The opinion of participants in a feasibility study of HIV self-testing in Spain.
Rosales-Statkus ME, Belza-Egozcue MJ, Fernández-Balbuena S,  et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
. 2014 Jan 24
Abstract

Targeted rapid HIV testing in public primary care services in Madrid. Are we reaching the vulnerable populations?
Esteban-Vasallo MD, Morán-Arribas M,  et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2013 Nov 20
Abstract

Highly visible street-based HIV rapid testing: is it an attractive option for a previously untested population? A cross-sectional study.
Fernández-Balbuena S, de la Fuente L, et al
Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Nov 14
Abstract

Time devoted to pre- and post-HIV test counselling in different health services according to participants of a rapid testing program in Madrid, Spain.
Hoyos Miller J, Fernández-Balbuena S, Belza Egozcue MJ,  et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
. 2013 Apr 11.
Abstract


United Kingdom
       

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Acceptability and Feasibility of Universal Offer of Rapid Point of Care Testing for HIV in an Acute Admissions Unit: Results of the RAPID Project. [UK]
Burns F, Edwards SG, Woods J, et al

PLoS One
. 2012;7(4):e35212
Paper

Acceptability of perinatal rapid point-of-care HIV testing in an area of low HIV prevalence in the UK.
Stokes SH, McMaster P, Ismail KM.
Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jun;92(6):505-8
Abstract

Rapid HIV testing in a clinic setting.
Owen D, O'Farrell N.
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Jun;18(6):418-9
Abstract
 
A review of HIV point-of-care tests.
Dewsnap CH, Mcowan A.
Int J STD AIDS. 2006 Jun;17(6):357-9
Abstract
 
Modelling the cost effectiveness of rapid point of care diagnostic tests for the control of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers.
Vickerman P, Watts C, Peeling RW, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Oct;82(5):403-12.
Abstract

Simple/rapid test devices for anti-HIV screening: do they come up to the mark?
Giles RE,
Perry KR, Parry JV

J Med Virol 1999 Sep;59(1):104-9

Abstract

"There is such a thing as asking for trouble": taking rapid HIV testing to gay venues is fraught with challenges.
Prost A, Chopin M, McOwan A, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Jun;83(3):185-8.
Abstract
 
 


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