From: HIV testing practices among black primary care physicians in the United States
Barriers | % physicians |
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Patient may perceive the recommendation as accusatory or judgmental | 57 |
Patient wouldn’t want to be identified as HIV positive/worried that people will find out | 48 |
Competing priorities/other needs more urgent | 45 |
Insufficient time with the patient | 45 |
There’s such a stigma associated with HIV, and many doctors don’t want to offend anyone | 43 |