Optimizing Community-Based HIV Testing and Linkage to Care for Young Persons in Metropolitan Atlanta.

HIV continuum of care analyses in Georgia during 2013 revealed that 82% of adolescents and adults living with HIV knew their diagnosis and that 75% were linked to care. However, of all persons in Georgia living with HIV in 2014, only 60% had at least one HIV care visit, and just 48% were retained in care. Understanding barriers for HIV testing, linkage, and retention in youth may strengthen HIV-related encounters and improve patient outcomes.