So far, the rate of HIV-positive people who do not know their sero-status is about 14% and
the percentage is higher among transgender women (TGW). They represent one of the most …

Background: While global research on the implementation of HIV self-testing (HIVST) has
increased exponentially, few studies have assessed information on HIVST uptake factors (ie …

Introduction HIV testing uptake remains very low among men who have sex with men (MSM)
in Malaysia, a subgroup still bearing a disproportionate HIV burden. Therefore, we sought to …

HIV self‐testing (HIVST) holds promise for accessing hard‐to‐reach populations by
overcoming sociocultural and structural barriers to awareness of HIV status. This …

Background Africa is the most severely affected area, accounting for more than two-thirds of
the people living with HIV. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 85% of new HIV-infected …

An estimated 37,000 cisgender and transgender women work as sex workers in Malaysia, a
population that has been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Although …

Background By the end of 2017, an estimated 83% of people living with HIV in Malaysia
knew their serostatus. However, the Ministry of Health reported a high proportion of those …

Sifon is a post-circumcision ritual of sexual intercourse in the Atoin Meto tribe with women
who are not their partners. Sifon women have various reasons for doing this practice such as …

In Gorontalo, the total number of HIV/AIDS cases in June 2021 is 64, and homosexuals
occupy the highest position, with 34 patients. The term “homosexuals” is historically used to …

Problem: Early identification and treatment of HIV infections are crucial to reduce morbidity
and mortality from AIDS-related events. HIV screening is still not performed widely and …