Student pharmacists' perceptions on their preparedness and comfort level in counseling on HIV transmission risk factors and over-the-counter HIV tests

This study identifies potential shortcomings in Doctor of Pharmacy programs as it relates to training student pharmacists on HIV testing and counseling and HIV transmission risk factors. Findings from this study provide a basis for pharmacy schools to consider implementing techniques in the curricula to increase the preparedness and comfort level of student pharmacists when counseling patients on the OTC HIV test available in pharmacies today.