Facilitators and Barriers to HIV Screening: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis

This study is a meta-synthesis of the qualitative literature on HIV screening and receipt of results; 128 unique publications had implications for HIV screening and receipt of results. A socioecological perspective provided an appropriate approach for synthesizing the literature. Three levels of influence emerged: individual attributes, interpersonal attributes, and broader patterns of influence. Findings were reviewed and found to have implications for continued engagement in the HIV treatment cascade. Recommendations to enhance HIV screening and to ensure receipt of results are proposed and discussed.

Source: Qualitative Health Research - January 10, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Leblanc, N. M., Flores, D. D., Barroso, J. Tags: Qualitative Meta-Analysis: Commentary Source Type: research