2009
Adolescent Preferences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Methods and Impact of Rapid Tests on Receipt of Results
Mullins T, Braverman P, Dorn L, Kollar L, Kahn J. Adolescent Preferences for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Methods and Impact of Rapid Tests on Receipt of Results. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2009, 46: 162-168. PMID: 20113922, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingRapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testsAdolescent primary care clinicHuman immunodeficiency virus testRapid oral fluid testingUrban primary care settingTraditional HIV testingRapid testPrimary care clinicsPrimary care settingHIV testing methodsLogistic regression modelingReceipt of resultsOral fluid testingHalf of participantsCare clinicsBlood testsAdolescents' preferencesCare settingsVirus testHealthcare providersFluid testingOral fluidDemographic characteristicsFingerstick testing
2002
Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women
Braverman P, Schwarz D, Mph, Deforest A, Hodinka R, McGowan K, Mortensen J. Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2002, 15: 37-41. PMID: 11888808, DOI: 10.1016/s1083-3188(01)00137-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect fluorescent antibodyChlamydia trachomatisLigase chain reactionAdolescent womenCervical specimensLCR testingHospital-based adolescent clinicNeisseria gonorrhoeaeChain reactionLCR resultsCT infectionGC infectionProspective studyPelvic examinationAdolescent clinicTrue positivesGC culturesTransport of specimensCT cultureDisease screeningRapid testSingle swabWomenFluorescent antibodyLaboratory identification