ReviewAIDS and behavior2015
Attitudes and Acceptability on HIV Self-testing Among Key Populations: A Literature Review.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Secondary Distribution of HIV Self-tests: an Innovative Strategy for Promoting Partner Testing and Reducing HIV Risk
Self-Test Strategies and Linkage Incentives to Improve ART and PrEP Uptake in Men
Who cites it
272 citing papers in PubMed, 11 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Evidence on Digital HIV Self-Testing From Accuracy to Impact: Updated Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Acceptability of self-sampling and self-testing for infections: a rapid systematic review on public users' views.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Acceptability and use of HIV self-testing among young people in sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed methods systematic review.BMC primary care · 2024Pooled it
- Direct Access for Patients to Diagnostic Testing and Results Using eHealth: Systematic Review on eHealth and Diagnostics.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analyses to Assess the Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Self-testing Distribution Strategies.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2021Pooled it
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- Comparing the effects of HIV self-testing to standard HIV testing for key populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC medicine · 2020Pooled it
- Using Digital Communication Technology to Increase HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
- Men's perspectives on HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.BMC public health · 2020Pooled it
- A systematic review of qualitative evidence on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV self-testing in Africa.BMC public health · 2019Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Interventions that Promote Frequent HIV Testing.AIDS and behavior · 2019Pooled it
- Exploring the relationship between HIV Testing frequency and sexual behavior, prevention prophylaxis use among MSM in Southern China.PloS one · 2026Trial
- "There is no need to leave the beach to test": a qualitative study of HIV self-testing knowledge and acceptability of HIV self-test kit distribution among social networks of fishermen in Western Kenya.BMC public health · 2025Trial
- The economic costs and cost-effectiveness of HIV self-testing among truck drivers in Kenya.Health policy and planning · 2024Trial
- Understanding experiences of potential harm among MSM (cis and trans) using HIV self-testing in the SELPHI randomised controlled trial in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study.Sexually transmitted infections · 2023Trial
- Factors associated with mobile app-based ordering of HIV self-test kits among men who have sex with men in Atlanta, Detroit and New York City: an exploratory secondary analysis of a randomized control trial.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2023Trial
- Telehealth delivery of modified attachment and biobehavioral catch-up: feasibility, acceptability, and lessons learned.Attachment & human development · 2023Trial
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- High acceptability of HIV self-testing in a randomized trial among transgender women and men who have sex with men, Myanmar.AIDS care · 2022Trial
212 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a potential strategy to overcome disparities in access to and uptake of HIV testing, particularly among key populations (KP). A literature review was conducted on the acceptability, values and preferences among KP. Data was analyzed by country income World Bank classification, type of specimen collection, level of support offered and other qualitative aspects. Most studies identified were from high-income countries and among men who have sex with men (MSM) who found HIVST to be acceptable. In general, MSM were interested in HIVST because of its convenient and private nature. However, they had concerns about the lack of counseling, possible user error and accuracy. Data on the values and preferences of other KP groups regarding HIVST is limited. This should be a research priority, as HIVST is likely to become more widely available, including in resource-limited settings.
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