A systematic review of qualitative findings on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV testing in Sub-Saharan Africa
M Musheke, H Ntalasha, S Gari, O Mckenzie, V Bond… - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
Abstract Background Despite Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) being the epicenter of the HIV
epidemic, uptake of HIV testing is not optimal. While qualitative studies have been …
epidemic, uptake of HIV testing is not optimal. While qualitative studies have been …
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 …
Facilitators and barriers for HIV-testing in Zambia: A systematic review of multi-level factors
It was estimated that 1.2 million people live with HIV/AIDS in Zambia by 2015. Zambia has
developed and implemented diverse programs to reduce the prevalence in the country. HIV …
developed and implemented diverse programs to reduce the prevalence in the country. HIV …
What are the constraints and opportunities for HIVST scale‐up in Africa? Evidence from Kenya, Malawi and South Africa
H van Rooyen, O Tulloch, W Mukoma… - Journal of the …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction HIV self‐testing (HIVST) has the potential to increase uptake of HIV testing
among untested populations in sub‐Saharan Africa and is on the brink of scale‐up …
among untested populations in sub‐Saharan Africa and is on the brink of scale‐up …
Barriers and facilitators to voluntary HIV testing uptake among communities at high risk of HIV exposure in Chennai, India
In India, increasing uptake of voluntary HIV testing among 'core risk groups' is a national
public health priority. While HIV testing uptake has been studied among key populations in …
public health priority. While HIV testing uptake has been studied among key populations in …
Reaching the 'first 90': Gaps in coverage of HIV testing among people living with HIV in 16 African countries
S Staveteig, TN Croft, KT Kampa, SK Head - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background UNAIDS has recently proposed a set of three ambitious targets that, if achieved,
are predicted to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The targets, known as 90-90-90, call for …
are predicted to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The targets, known as 90-90-90, call for …
“It is always better for a man to know his HIV status”–A qualitative study exploring the context, barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men in Nairobi, Kenya
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 …
for clinical care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV. Although uptake of HIV testing has …
HIV-related stigma, social norms, and HIV testing in Soweto and Vulindlela, South Africa: national institutes of mental health project accept (HPTN 043)
Objective: HIV testing is necessary to curb the increasing epidemic. However, HIV-related
stigma and perceptions of low likelihood of societal HIV testing may reduce testing rates …
stigma and perceptions of low likelihood of societal HIV testing may reduce testing rates …
Uptake of HIV testing in Burkina Faso: an assessment of individual and community-level determinants
F Kirakoya-Samadoulougou, K Jean… - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background Previous studies have highlighted a range of individual determinants
associated with HIV testing but few have assessed the role of contextual factors. The …
associated with HIV testing but few have assessed the role of contextual factors. The …
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 …