Despite the relevance of the supply increase in anti-HIV testing, this article raises the problem behind the conception of supply in light of the concepts of access and demand. The supply of tests is in itself insufficient to handle the complexity and the dynamicity of a process that involves since the identification of its needs till the carrying out of the tests and their possible results, including the treatment. Furthermore, the campaign model designed to publicize testing is not consistent with the propositions that take into account the social role of individuals. This article brings to attention the importance of developing studies that focus on the demand for anti-HIV testing.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; HIV diagnose; Access; Health services needs and demand