Study Identifies Predictors Of Testing For HIV, STIs Among US High School Students

The American Journal of Managed Care (2/20, Bonavitacola) reports, “Specific predictors of testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were identified among high school students living in the US, which could provide insights into how best to address increasing testing throughout the country, according to a study.” Researchers found that “STI tests were more likely to be received by those who had more past sexual partners...were older...and had more current sexual partners.” Additionally, girls were “more likely than boys to have received a test for STIs.” The findings were published in AIDS Care.