Brown Bag: HIV Testing Histories among Young Adults in the U.S.

One in five new HIV cases in the U.S. is a person under the age of 25. About half of young adults who are HIV  positive are unaware of their status. Routine testing is a crucial HIV prevention strategy. Using data from the national health interview survey,  we identify socioeconomic  and health factors that are associated with an affirmative testing history among 18-24 year olds. We also show how HIV testing history varies by gender, race, and sexual orientation.