Delayed diagnosis of HIV infection in women in the Auckland and Northland regions.

Aims: We aimed to describe the epidemiology of women with HIV infection in the Auckland and Northland regions, and to assess whether there were missed opportunities for an earlier diagnosis of HIV infection.

Methods: We undertook a retrospective cohort analysis of women diagnosed with HIV infection between July 2011 and June 2021 under the care of the Infectious Disease Unit, Auckland City Hospital.

Results: Fifty-six women (54 cis and 2 trans) were diagnosed during the period.

Missed opportunities for earlier diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection among adults presenting to Auckland District Health Board hospital services.

Background: Earlier diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection improves health outcomes and reduces transmission. In New Zealand, half of new HIV diagnoses between 2005 and 2010 had a cluster of differentiation 4 count below 350 cells/mm . HIV screening is already offered in antenatal settings in New Zealand, but not universally in hospital settings.