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
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.
Keywords: hiv self; secondary distribution; male partners; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Uptake, acceptability and interpretability of 3‐in‐1 rapid blood self‐testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26053
Abstract: Early diagnosis is key to achieving the goal of eliminating transmission of HIV and hepatitis B and C. We assessed the uptake, acceptability and interpretability of self‐testing using a 3‐in‐1 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) in… read more here.
Keywords: uptake acceptability; hiv hepatitis; acceptability interpretability; hepatitis ... 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
Self-testing for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection with rapid antigen tests for people with suspected COVID-19 in the community
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2021.07.039
Abstract: Objectives Self-testing for COVID-19 infection with lateral flow assay SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests (RDT), provides rapid results and could enable frequent and extensive testing in the community, thereby improving the control of SARS-CoV-2. The… read more here.
Keywords: detection; community; infection; value ... 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.
Keywords: hiv; peers partners; choice; self testing ... See more keywords
Wearable Electronic Finger for Date Rape Drugs Screening: From "Do-It-Yourself" Fabrication to Self-Testing.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00015
Abstract: In-house digital fabrication of low-cost sensors that can on-site and rapidly detect adulteration of alcoholic beverages with sedation drugs (known as date rape drugs, (DRDs)) and analgesics is of great importance for everyday consumers and… read more here.
Keywords: finger; fabrication; rape drugs; self testing ... See more keywords
SLIDE: Saliva-Based SARS-CoV-2 Self-Testing with RT-LAMP in a Mobile Device
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DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01023
Abstract: Regular, accurate, rapid, and inexpensive self-testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is urgently needed to quell pandemic propagation. The existing at-home nucleic acid testing (NAT) test has high sensitivity and specificity, but… read more here.
Keywords: sample; nucleic acid; device; self testing ... See more keywords
HIV self-testing acceptability among injured persons seeking emergency care in Nairobi, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2022.2157540
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Emergency department-based HIV self-testing (ED-HIVST) could increase HIV-testing services to high-risk, under-reached populations. Objectives This study sought to understand the injury patient acceptability of ED-HIVST. Methods Injury patients presenting to the Kenyatta National… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; acceptability; hiv self; hiv ... See more keywords