Feasibility of Specimen Self-collection in Young Children Undergoing SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance for In-Person Learning
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.48988
Abstract: This cohort study assesses whether young children can effectively self-collect SARS-CoV-2 samples for surveillance testing, using parameters of error rates and timing over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. read more here.
Keywords: young children; surveillance; specimen self; feasibility specimen ... See more keywords
Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Incorporation of Home Specimen Self-Collection Kits for Laboratory Testing in a Telehealth Program for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03209-9
Abstract: Home specimen self-collection kits with central laboratory testing may improve persistence with PrEP and enhance telehealth programs. We offered Iowa TelePrEP clients the choice of using a home kit or visiting a laboratory site for… read more here.
Keywords: home; home specimen; self collection; telehealth ... See more keywords
At-Home Specimen Self-Collection and Self-Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Demand Accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Review of Laboratory Implementation Issues
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02646-20
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic reduced the sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing volume due to social-distancing and stay-at-home orders, among other reasons. These events highlighted previously known benefits of at-home STI self-testing or specimen… read more here.
Keywords: specimen self; self collection; home; self testing ... See more keywords