Men's uptake of HIV testing is critical to the success of “test and treat” strategies in
generalized epidemics. This study sought to identify cultural factors and community …

Abstract Background According to the 2016–2017 Tanzania HIV Impact Survey, 55% of men
diagnosed with HIV during the survey self-reported that they were unaware of their HIV …

HIV testing services are an important component of HIV program and provide an entry point
for clinical care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV. Although uptake of HIV testing has …

Despite efforts to increase HIV testing in the African region, the proportion of men who report
ever having been tested for HIV remains low. Research has focused on individual level …

Background HIV testing serves as a critical gateway for linkage and retention to care
services, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries with high burden of HIV infections …

Background: With increasing calls for linking HIV-infected individuals to treatment and care
via expanded testing, we examined sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics …

Introduction: HIV testing among men remains low globally and in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
in particular, when compared with their female counterparts. The aim of this study was to …

Men's poorer engagement with healthcare generally and HIV care specifically, compared to
women, is well-described. Within the HIV public health domain, interest is growing in …

Background Uptake of HIV testing by men remains low in high prevalence settings in many
parts of Africa. By focusing on masculinity, this study explores the social context and …

Objective: This systematic review summarizes evidence on the effectiveness of strategies to
increase men's HIV-testing in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: Medline, EmBase, Africa-Wide …