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 …
Health psychology: Theory, research and practice
Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …
Common medical ethics dilemmas: few reflections from a Saudi perspective
MS Alnamlah, SA Itani, MM Alqahtani… - Journal of Forensic and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Medical ethics plays a crucial role in physicians' daily practice, as it reflects on themselves,
their institution, and, most importantly, the outcome of the treatment they provide to their …
their institution, and, most importantly, the outcome of the treatment they provide to their …
“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 …
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 …
Acceptability and performance of a directly assisted oral HIV self-testing intervention in adolescents in rural Mozambique
J Hector, MA Davies, J Dekker-Boersema, MM Aly… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Whereas progress in HIV testing and treatment has been made globally, the
UNAIDS goal of “90 90 90” is still out of sight in rural northern Mozambique. New strategies …
UNAIDS goal of “90 90 90” is still out of sight in rural northern Mozambique. New strategies …
Acceptability, feasibility, and individual preferences of blood-based HIV self-testing in a population-based sample of adolescents in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of …
S Tonen-Wolyec, S Batina-Agasa, J Muwonga… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Adolescents living in sub-Saharan Africa constitute a vulnerable population at
significant risk of HIV infection. This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and …
significant risk of HIV infection. This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and …
Feasibility of an HIV self-testing intervention: a formative qualitative study among individuals, community leaders, and HIV testing experts in northern Tanzania
Abstract Background Achieving the 95–95-95 global targets by 2030, innovative HIV testing
models, such as HIV self-testing are needed for people, who are unaware of their HIV status …
models, such as HIV self-testing are needed for people, who are unaware of their HIV status …
Formative research to inform the development of a peer-led HIV self-testing intervention to improve HIV testing uptake and linkage to HIV care among adolescents …
JKB Matovu, A Nambuusi, S Nakabirye… - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Despite efforts to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among
adolescents, young people and adult men, uptake rates remain below global targets. We …
adolescents, young people and adult men, uptake rates remain below global targets. We …
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 …