Identifying Undiagnosed Asymptomatic HIV Infection in Hispanic/Latino Adolescents and Young Adults

A multi-site study of 13-24 year-old Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men, heterosexual men, and heterosexual women. Comparisons were made between alternative venue-based testing (AVT) and social and sexual network-based interviewing and HIV testing (SSNIT) strategies, assessing the most effective means for identifying undiagnosed HIV infection in young, at-risk Hispanics/Latinos. Study participants completed an audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) and HIV screening. All participants with presumptive HIV+ screening results were referred for confirmatory testing and linkage to HIV medical care. In addition, a subset of SSNIT participants went on to recruit members of their social and sexual network who were eligible for study participation.