Use and Acceptability of HIV Self-Testing Among First-Time Testers at Risk for HIV in Senegal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-019-02552-2
Abstract: HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) aims to increase HIV testing coverage and can facilitate reaching the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets. In Senegal, key populations bear a disproportionate burden of HIV and report limited uptake of HIV testing given… read more here.
Keywords: del vih; hiv; first time; time testers ... 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
Impact and acceptability of HIV self-testing for trans men and trans women: A mixed-methods subgroup analysis of the SELPHI randomised controlled trial and process evaluation in England and Wales
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100700
Abstract: Background Globally, trans people are disproportionately affected by HIV, but research on strategies to increase testing are limited. SELPHI is a randomised-controlled-trial (RCT) of 10,135 cis men, trans men, and trans women reporting lifetime anal… read more here.
Keywords: selphi; trans women; trans men; acceptability ... See more keywords
A community-based organisation-led HIV self-testing program among men who have sex with men in China is cheaper and more effective than facility-based HIV testing: an economic evaluation†.
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DOI: 10.1071/sh22010
Abstract: BACKGROUND HIV self-testing (HIVST) is effective in improving the uptake of HIV testing among key populations. Complementary data on the economic evaluation of HIVST is critical for planning and scaling up HIVST. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: hiv rdt; hiv; hivst; cost ... See more keywords
HIV self-testing for men who have sex with men in Sweden. A cross-sectional study concerning interest to use HIV self-tests
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2021.2021631
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) has been found to have high acceptability among men who have sex with men (MSM) internationally and might contribute to increase testing frequencies, but many countries, including Sweden, lack policies… read more here.
Keywords: hiv self; hivst; sex men; interest use ... See more keywords
Reaching males and young adults in a pharmacy-based HIV self-testing strategy: Results from an acceptability study in Mozambique.
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DOI: 10.1089/aid.2021.0116
Abstract: Introduction HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a WHO recommended strategy to increase testing, especially among key populations, men, and young adults. Between May - December 2019, a pilot was implemented in Zambézia province, Mozambique, allowing clients… read more here.
Keywords: young adults; strategy; hiv self; hivst ... See more keywords
Enhancing HIV Self-Testing Among Nigerian Youth: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the 4 Youth by Youth Study Using Crowdsourced Youth-Led Strategies
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DOI: 10.1089/apc.2021.0202
Abstract: Although HIV self-testing (HIVST) has expanded in many regions, a few HIVST services have been tailored for and organized by youth. Innovative HIVST models are needed to differentiate testing services and generate local demand for… read more here.
Keywords: youth; youth led; hiv self; hivst ... See more keywords
‘Bringing testing closer to you’: barriers and facilitators in implementing HIV self-testing among Filipino men-having-sex-with-men and transgender women in National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines – a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056697
Abstract: Objectives Our study identified barriers and facilitators in implementing HIV self-testing (HIVST), including the perceptions of men-having-sex-with-men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) on HIVST. Furthermore, we explored the current knowledge, practices and potential of HIVST… read more here.
Keywords: implementing hiv; barriers facilitators; hiv; hiv self ... See more keywords
HIV self-testing: South African young adults’ recommendations for ease of use, test kit contents, accessibility, and supportive resources
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6402-4
Abstract: BackgroundThe uptake of HIV self-testing (HIVST) could address socio-structural barriers that prevent South African youth from utilizing the testing resources available in their communities. However, to facilitate this, we must tailor components of the HIVST… read more here.
Keywords: hivst kit; south african; phase participants; test ... See more keywords
Using individual stated-preferences to optimize HIV self-testing service delivery among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia: results from a conjoint-based analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09832-w
Abstract: HIV self-testing (HIVST) has the potential to improve HIV testing uptake and frequency for key populations like MSM who experience multiple barriers accessing clinic-based HIV testing. In the absence of HIVST in Malaysia, there is… read more here.
Keywords: malaysia; delivery; service delivery; hivst service ... See more keywords
Men’s perspectives on HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8184-0
Abstract: Background Despite the many HIV testing models implemented in Africa, the level of HIV testing uptake remains relatively poor, especially among men. The HIV self-testing (HIVST) model offers an additional approach for encouraging men to… read more here.
Keywords: sub saharan; self testing; men perspectives; hiv self ... See more keywords