What type of study is this?

This is a Cohort Study study (also classified as: Qualitative Study).

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to identify factors associated with late diagnosis of HIV and assess missed opportunities for timely testing.

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This research aims to identify factors associated with late diagnosis of HIV and assess missed opportunities for timely testing.
Prospective, observational study involving patients with new HIV diagnoses
Included in-depth qualitative analysis through patient interviews
Conducted in a referral hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Data collected from October 2023 to January 2025
Evaluated clinical and demographic characteristics related to HIV diagnosis timing.
59.80% of patients presented late diagnosis criteria
Median CD4+ level at diagnosis was 294 cell/μl
36% had at least one prior medical consultation in the last year
Over half diagnosed late despite interactions with the healthcare system
Gaps in information dissemination about rapid HIV testing identified.

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Observational study identifies HIV testing gaps and barriers in patients with late diagnosis, suggesting improved outreach strategies.

Cardozo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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