[HTML][HTML] HIV self-testing uptake and intervention strategies among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

A Hamilton, N Thompson, AT Choko… - Frontiers in public …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: HIV testing is an essential gateway to HIV prevention and treatment services.
However, HIV testing uptake remains low among men due to stigma, discrimination, and …

[HTML][HTML] Men's perspectives on HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis

M Hlongwa, T Mashamba-Thompson, S Makhunga… - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Despite the many HIV testing models implemented in Africa, the level of HIV
testing uptake remains relatively poor, especially among men. The HIV self-testing (HIVST) …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of qualitative evidence on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV self-testing in Africa

B Njau, C Covin, E Lisasi, D Damian, D Mushi… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background More than 40% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa are unaware of their HIV status.
HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a novel approach with a potential to increase uptake of HIV …

An implementation study of oral and blood‐based HIV self‐testing and linkage to care among men in rural and peri‐urban KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

AE Shapiro, A van Heerden, M Krows… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction In South Africa, HIV‐infected men are less likely than women to test
and know their status (the first UNAIDS “90‐90‐90” target), and men have worse outcomes …

[HTML][HTML] Linkage to HIV care following HIV self-testing among men: systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa

M Hlongwa, K Hlongwana, S Makhunga, AT Choko… - AIDS and Behavior, 2023 - Springer
Gender disparities are pervasive throughout the HIV care continuum in sub-Saharan Africa,
with men testing, receiving treatment, and achieving viral suppression at lower rates, and …

[HTML][HTML] Implementation outcomes of HIV self-testing in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review

AS Rivera, R Hernandez, R Mag-Usara, KN Sy… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction HIV self-testing (HIV-ST) is an effective means of improving HIV testing rates.
Low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) are taking steps to include HIV-ST into their …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

[HTML][HTML] Can self-testing increase HIV testing among men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis

C Zhang, X Li, ML Brecht, D Koniak-Griffin - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background Globally, four out of ten individuals living with HIV have not been tested for HIV.
Testing is especially important for men who have sex with men (MSM), among whom an …

Uptake of HIV self‐testing and linkage to treatment among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nigeria: A pilot programme using key opinion leaders to reach MSM

W Tun, L Vu, O Dirisu, A Sekoni… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction HIV self‐testing (HIVST) offers an alternative to facility‐based HIV testing
services, particularly for populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM) who may …

[HTML][HTML] Is the Philippines ready for HIV self-testing?

J Gohil, ES Baja, TR Sy, EG Guevara, C Hemingway… - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The Philippines is facing a rapidly rising HIV epidemic among young
men who have sex with men (MSM). Testing rates among young populations is poor. HIV …