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Coming Soon: Over-the-Counter Oral AIDS Test
In the Columbia study, researchers offered these men the OraQuick test in their office and then interviewed them about their attitudes toward using it. Most—over 80% of the men—said they would use the kit to test sexual partners or themselves if it became available over the counter.
But there was little agreement on how to broach the subject with a partner, how to handle an unexpected positive result, or deal with other situations. “The most surprising thing was how people would use it,” said Mr. Carballo-Diéguez, “Some people said they would use it with casual partners, others said they would want there to be familiarity, and would use it only with their main partner.”
The study, published in the Journal of Sex Research, included remarks and explanations from the test subjects, identified only by age and ethnicity.
Read more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120201/HEALTH_CARE/120139970#ixzz1l9EXzeLL
