We Can Do More Than Just Sell the Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-the-Counter Rapid HIV Tests
We Can Do More Than Just Sell the Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-the-Counter Rapid HIV Tests
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DOI：
10.1007/s10461-013-0427-y
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发表时间：
2013-07-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Coy, Kelsey
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作者：
Meyerson, Beth E.;Ryder, Priscilla T.;Coy, Kelsey
2012 年 5 月至 9 月，通过对中西部 HIV 发病率中等的州 17 名持证社区药剂师进行访谈，探讨了药剂师对药房非处方 (OTC) 销售 HIV 快速检测的态度。参与者认识到，OTC 快速 HIV 检测将增加了解其 HIV 状况的人数。担忧包括艾滋病毒检测呈阳性者的护理和结果咨询的联系。销售点被认为是一个就测试进行咨询的机会，并为未来讨论结果和与护理的联系建立关系。药剂师可以提供初步测试咨询或信息，以及有关测试结果的咨询，以提供诊断后支持并促进与护理的联系。
Pharmacist attitudes about the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of HIV rapid tests in pharmacies were explored through interviews conducted among 17 licensed community pharmacists in a Midwestern, moderate HIV incidence state between May and September 2012. Participants recognized that OTC rapid HIV tests would increase the number of people aware of their HIV status. Concerns included linkage to care and results consultation for those who test HIV-positive. Point of sale was identified as an opportunity for consultation about the test and to establish a relationship for future discussion about results and linkage to care. Pharmacists could provide initial test consultation or information, and consultation about the test results in order to provide post diagnosis support and facilitate linkage to care.