African American Patient Experiences With a Rapid HIV Testing Program in an Urban Public Clinic

This rapid testing program was acceptable, convenient, and preferred over conventional HIV testing. Providing educational information about rapid and confirmatory HIV testing may further enhance acceptability of rapid HIV testing in this population. Nationwide expansion of rapid HIV testing in public health centers is an important and acceptable means of achieving President Obama's National AIDS Strategy goals of reducing racial disparities in HIV infection and improving linkage to HIV/AIDS treatment and care services.