10.26180/5ba85f25d5dc6
KATHLEEN ELIZABETH RYAN
KATHLEEN ELIZABETH
RYAN
Evaluation of PRONTO!, a peer-led rapid point-of-care HIV testing service in Melbourne, Australia
Monash University
2018
HIV
evaluation
HIV testing
prevention
Epidemiology
2018-09-24 03:51:00
Thesis
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Evaluation_of_PRONTO_a_peer-led_rapid_point-of-care_HIV_testing_service_in_Melbourne_Australia/7121951
This thesis is a mixed methods evaluation of a peer-led rapid point-of-care HIV testing service in Melbourne, Australia. This work showed that the service attracted gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men reporting high risk for HIV acquisition, increased access to testing and was highly acceptable. Evaluation of service changes showed significant increases in test frequency over time. Changes to data collection improved data quality, accuracy and facilitated improved reporting. The findings of this thesis have directly influenced HIV testing service delivery in Australia.