HIV Self-testing and Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in 23 US Cities, 2017
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.47540
Abstract: Key Points Question Who is using HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the US? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 6563 MSM who reported HIV testing in the past year,… read more here.
Keywords: hiv self; sex men; among men; self testing ... See more keywords
Uptake and impact of facility‐based HIV self‐testing on PrEP delivery: a pilot study among young women in Kisumu, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25561
Abstract: HIV testing is a required part of delivery of pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. However, repeat testing can be challenging in busy, under‐staffed clinical settings, which could negatively impact PrEP uptake and continuation. We… read more here.
Keywords: facility based; among young; hiv; based hiv ... See more keywords
Towards the first 90: impact of the national HIV self‐test program on case finding and factors associated with linkage to confirmatory diagnosis in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25897
Abstract: Being aware of one's HIV‐positive status can help reduce unprotected sex and promote early treatment seeking. Therefore, HIV self‐test (HIVST) programs may help control the HIV epidemic by case finding. The aims of this study… read more here.
Keywords: case finding; confirmatory diagnosis; hiv self; self test ... See more keywords
Improving ART initiation among men who use HIV self‐testing in Malawi: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25950
Abstract: HIV self‐testing (HIVST) increases HIV testing uptake among men; however, the linkage to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIVST users is low. Innovative strategies for ART initiation are needed, yet little is known about the unique… read more here.
Keywords: among men; self testing; art initiation; hiv self ... See more keywords
How pregnant women living with HIV and their male partners manage men's HIV self‐testing: qualitative analysis of an HIVST secondary distribution process in Kampala, Uganda
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26050
Abstract: Increased HIV testing by men in sub‐Saharan Africa is key to meeting UNAIDS 2025 testing targets. Secondary distribution of HIV self‐testing (HIVST) kits by pregnant women attending antenatal care to male partners has been shown… read more here.
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Factors associated with mobile app‐based ordering of HIV self‐test kits among men who have sex with men in Atlanta, Detroit and New York City: an exploratory secondary analysis of a randomized control trial
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26100
Abstract: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends HIV screening at least annually among sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), but only half report being… read more here.
Keywords: self test; hiv self; test kits; sex men ... See more keywords
Then We Looked at His Results: Men Who Have Sex With Men from New York City and Puerto Rico Report Their Sexual Partner’s Reactions to Receiving Reactive HIV Self-Test Results
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02816-2
Abstract: Secondary distribution of HIV self-tests to sexual partners is acceptable but concerns remain about reactions if a partner tests HIV-positive. We report on 14 participants whose sexual partners tested HIV-positive during the “I’ll Show You… read more here.
Keywords: partner; men sex; sex men; hiv self ... See more keywords
The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV Self-Management, Affective Symptoms, and Stress in People Living with HIV in the United States
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03335-4
Abstract: COVID-19 has the potential to detrimentally impact HIV self-management in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Effective HIV-self management is critically important in managing symptoms as well as viral suppression. We examined the impact of the… read more here.
Keywords: people living; hiv; living hiv; hiv self ... See more keywords
The Evidence for HIV Self-Testing to Increase HIV Testing Rates and the Implementation Challenges that Remain
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DOI: 10.1007/s11904-020-00504-3
Abstract: Purpose of Review We describe the evidence regarding the impact of offering HIV self-testing (HIVST) and explore the gaps that need to be filled to design and implement HIVST programs. Recent Findings Numerous randomized controlled… read more here.
Keywords: testing rates; hiv; hiv testing; self testing ... See more keywords
HIV self-testing among young women in rural South Africa: A randomized controlled trial comparing clinic-based HIV testing to the choice of either clinic testing or HIV self-testing with secondary distribution to peers and partners
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100327
Abstract: Background HIV testing rates in many hyper-endemic areas are lower than needed to curtail the HIV epidemic. New HIV testing strategies are needed to overcome barriers to traditional clinic based testing; HIV self-testing is one… read more here.
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Development of a cultural and contextual appropriate HIV self-management instrument using interpretive phenomenology and focus group cognitive interviews
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2020.100207
Abstract: Abstract Qualitative methods are valuable to ensure the important cultural and contextual appropriateness of research instruments but not often used. Interpretive phenomenology (IP) and focus group cognitive interviews are well placed to inductively develop and… read more here.
Keywords: group cognitive; focus; focus group; hiv self ... See more keywords