ArticleOpen forum infectious diseases2019
Attitudes and Preferences Regarding the Use of Rapid Self-Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in San Diego Area Men Who Have Sex With Men.
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- Pooled it
- Missed opportunities for HIV testing among those who accessed sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, tested for STIs and diagnosed with STIs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2023Pooled it
- The acceptability and usability of two HIV self-test kits among men who have sex with men: a randomised crossover trial.The Medical journal of Australia · 2022Trial
- Drivers of HIV self-test kit among Tanzanian men aged 15-49: findings from the 2022 TDHS-MIS cross-sectional study.AIDS research and therapy · 2025Article
- Teledermatology in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections: a narrative review.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2024Review
- Perceptions and Experiences of Returning Self-collected Specimens for HIV, Bacterial STI and Potential PrEP Adherence Testing among Sexual Minority Men in the United States.AIDS and behavior · 2023Article
- The Impact of Community-Based Testing Sites and Gift Incentives on COVID-19 Testing Uptake in Maryland, April 29 - May 9, 2021.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · 2023Article
- Young, Black/African American, and Latino communities are left behind despite legislative efforts in California to reduce HIV/STI disparities.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2023Article
- HIV Self-testing and Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in 23 US Cities, 2017.JAMA network open · 2022Article
- HIV and STI Testing Preferences for Men Who Have Sex with Men in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Intention to use and acceptability of home-based sexual health care among men who have sex with men who previously attended clinic-based sexual health care.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2022Article
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- A Scoping Review of Patient Preferences for HIV Self-Testing Services in the United States: Implications for Harm Reduction.Patient preference and adherence · 2020Article
- Study Evaluating Self-Collected Specimen Return for HIV, Bacterial STI, and Potential Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence Testing Among Sexual Minority Men in the United States.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase the risk of HIV transmission and are present at high rates among men who have sex with men (MSM). Adherence to HIV/STI testing guidelines is low in the United States. Testing programs that utilize rapid self-administered HIV/STI tests improve testing rates, though multiple factors influence their uptake.
methodsMSM were recruited at an HIV/STI testing and treatment program in 2014 and provided consent, demographics, risk behaviors, HIV/STI test preferences, and perceived testing barriers via an online questionnaire. Comparisons of testing preferences and barriers were made based on age, risk group, and HIV serostatus using the Fisher exact test.
resultsHIV testing preferences included rapid oral test (71.1%), home test location (78.5%), electronic delivery of HIV-negative test results (76.4%), and direct provider notification for HIV-positive test results (70%), with respondents age >45 years being significantly more likely to prefer home testing (
conclusionsAlthough additional research is needed, increasing resources directed specifically toward home testing has the potential to translate into improved uptake of rapid HIV/STI testing. Efforts to improve convenience in testing programs must be balanced with the need for continued educational outreach.
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