A systematic review of qualitative evidence on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV self-testing in Africa
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 …
HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a novel approach with a potential to increase uptake of HIV …
Men's perspectives on HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
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) …
testing uptake remains relatively poor, especially among men. The HIV self-testing (HIVST) …
“Everything is a mess”: how COVID-19 is impacting engagement with HIV testing services in rural Southwestern Uganda
M Ponticiello, J Mwanga-Amumpaire… - AIDS and Behavior, 2020 - Springer
In southwestern Uganda, where HIV prevalence among sexually active adults is~ 7%[1], we
have been conducting longitudinal research to improve uptake of HIV testing among …
have been conducting longitudinal research to improve uptake of HIV testing among …
COVID-19 lockdowns: impact on facility-based HIV testing and the case for the scaling up of home-based testing services in sub-Saharan Africa
In December 2019, China reported the emergence of a pneumonia of unknown cause in
Wuhan [1]. By 7 January 2020, the etiology of the pneumonia was attributed to a virus of the …
Wuhan [1]. By 7 January 2020, the etiology of the pneumonia was attributed to a virus of the …
Acceptability of HIV self-testing among men and women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
C Harichund, M Moshabela, P Kunene… - AIDS care, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Successful implementation of Universal Test and Treat as a strategy to achieve
the 90-90-90 target requires higher HIV testing rates. Currently, uptake of HIV testing is not …
the 90-90-90 target requires higher HIV testing rates. Currently, uptake of HIV testing is not …
Young people's preferences for HIV self-testing services in Nigeria: a qualitative analysis
C Obiezu-Umeh, T Gbajabiamila, O Ezechi… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) provides young people with a convenient, discreet, and
empowering way to know their HIV status. However, there is limited knowledge of young …
empowering way to know their HIV status. However, there is limited knowledge of young …
The effects of HIV self-testing on the uptake of HIV testing, linkage to antiretroviral treatment and social harms among adults in Africa: A systematic review and meta …
Introduction HIV infection is still a global public health problem. More than 75% of HIV-
infected people are in Africa, and up to 54% are unaware of their HIV status, limiting access …
infected people are in Africa, and up to 54% are unaware of their HIV status, limiting access …
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 …
Low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) are taking steps to include HIV-ST into their …
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 …
Process evaluation of peer-to-peer delivery of HIV self-testing and sexual health information to support HIV prevention among youth in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South …
OA Adeagbo, J Seeley, D Gumede, S Xulu… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Peer-to-peer (PTP) HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution models can increase
uptake of HIV testing and potentially create demand for HIV treatment and pre-exposure …
uptake of HIV testing and potentially create demand for HIV treatment and pre-exposure …