Keywords

AIDS, AIDS care, HIV, HIV care initiation, HIV infection, primary care

 

Authors

  1. Perazzo, Joseph D. PhD, RN

Abstract

Abstract: Fewer than half of the individuals in the United States with HIV are receiving the full benefit of treatment. Primary care providers play a pivotal role in creating a pipeline into HIV care following diagnosis. Using interview data and current literature, this article provides recommendations for promoting care initiation for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV.