We Can Do More Than Just Sell the Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-the-Counter Rapid HIV Tests

Beth Meyerson; Priscilla T. Ryder; Christiana van Hippel; Kelsey Coy

doi:10.1007/s10461-013-0427-y

We Can Do More Than Just Sell the Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-the-Counter Rapid HIV Tests

Beth Meyerson, Priscilla T. Ryder, Christiana van Hippel, Kelsey Coy

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Abstract

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.

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work – COPHS
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-013-0427-y
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

Keywords

HIV rapid testing
HIV testing
HIV testing in pharmacies
Over the counter tests
Pharmacy based public health

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Other Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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