Barriers to HIV testing uptake among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
M Hlongwa, T Mashamba-Thompson… - African Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
in particular, when compared with their female counterparts. The aim of this study was to …
Factors affecting the uptake of HIV testing among men: a mixed-methods study in rural Burkina Faso
M De Allegri, I Agier, J Tiendrebeogo, VR Louis, M Yé… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background This study aimed to explore factors shaping the decision to undergo Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing among men in rural Burkina Faso. Methods The study …
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing among men in rural Burkina Faso. Methods The study …
Mapping evidence of intervention strategies to improving men's uptake to HIV testing services in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review
M Hlongwa, T Mashamba-Thompson… - BMC infectious …, 2019 - Springer
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 …
services, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries with high burden of HIV infections …
HIV testing and associated factors among men (15-64 years) in Eastern Africa: a multilevel analysis using the recent demographic and health survey
DG Adugna, MG Worku - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Despite significant efforts made to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
transmission, its testing coverage among men is still low and remains a major concern in low …
transmission, its testing coverage among men is still low and remains a major concern in low …
Uptake and correlates of HIV testing among men in Malawi: evidence from a national population–based household survey
C Mandiwa, B Namondwe - BMC health services research, 2019 - Springer
Background HIV testing is one of the key strategies in the HIV/AIDS prevention and control
programmes. However, studies examining utilization of this service by men in Malawi are …
programmes. However, studies examining utilization of this service by men in Malawi are …
Who gets tested for HIV in a South African urban township? Implications for test and treat and gender-based prevention interventions
KK Venkatesh, P Madiba, G De Bruyn… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: With increasing calls for linking HIV-infected individuals to treatment and care
via expanded testing, we examined sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics …
via expanded testing, we examined sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics …
Developing national strategies for reaching men with HIV testing services in Tanzania: results from the male catch-up plan
DF Conserve, J Issango, AM Kilale, B Njau… - BMC health services …, 2019 - Springer
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 …
diagnosed with HIV during the survey self-reported that they were unaware of their HIV …
Men “missing” from population-based HIV testing: insights from qualitative research
CS Camlin, E Ssemmondo, G Chamie, AM El Ayadi… - AIDS care, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
generalized epidemics. This study sought to identify cultural factors and community …
[PDF][PDF] HIV self-testing in Rwanda: awareness and acceptability among male clinic attendees in Kigali, Rwanda: A cross-sectional survey
T Dzinamarira, CM Muvunyi, C Kamanzi… - Heliyon, 2020 - cell.com
Abstract Background The Rwandan Ministry of Health recently (in February 2017)
recommended the use of HIV self-testing (HIVST) as an additional strategy for hard-to-reach …
recommended the use of HIV self-testing (HIVST) as an additional strategy for hard-to-reach …
Frequency of HIV-testing and factors associated with multiple lifetime HIV-testing among a rural population of Zambian men
Abstract Background Across sub-Saharan Africa, men's levels of HIV-testing remain
inadequate relative to women's. Men are less likely to access anti-retroviral therapy and …
inadequate relative to women's. Men are less likely to access anti-retroviral therapy and …