Study finds teens often willing to accept free or low-cost rapid HIV testing
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine HIV testing for everyone between the ages of 13-64 as part of their regular medical care, testing rates remain low among adolescents. However, a new study from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests teens who are offered free or low-cost rapid HIV testing are often willing to accept the test.