Trends in HIV testing among pregnant women: United States, 1994-1999

Objectives. This study evaluated 1995 guidelines for HIV testing of pregnan t women. Methods. Analysis focused on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System dat a for the years 1994 through 1999. Data were aggregated across states. Results. Percentages of pregnant women tested for HIV increased from 1995 t o 1996 (from 41% to 53%) and again from 1997 (52%) to 1998 (60%). Conclusions, After implementation of the guidelines, the percentage of preg nant women tested for HIV increased, although nearly half had not been test ed. More efforts are needed to encourage women to undergo testing for HIV d uring pregnancy, thus maximizing opportunities for offering antiretroviral therapy.