Abstract
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC? Research evidence is insufficient to suggest whether routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening in healthcare settings is effective in promoting greater awareness of HIV-positive status. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT? This study found that, following the implementation of routine HIV screening in hospitals in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, there was a significant increase in the number of HIV screenings, positive results, and the positive rate of HIV screening in primary-level hospitals. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE? Routine hospital-based HIV screening is effective in identifying HIV infections in areas with concentrated epidemics.