ArticleBMJ open2022
Preferences and access to community-based HIV testing sites among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d'Ivoire.
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- From community engagement to lived experience leadership: a systematic review of HIV services among men who have sex with men.Health promotion international · 2026Pooled it
- Trends in HIV testing, the treatment cascade, and HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The lancet. HIV · 2023Pooled it
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- De-medicalized and decentralized HIV testing: a strategy to test hard-to-reach men who have sex with men in Cameroon.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveMeasuring access and preferences to Men who have Sex with Men focused community-based HIV testing sites (MSM-CBTS) in Côte d'Ivoire.
designA respondent-driven sampling telephone survey.
settingNational survey conducted in 2018 in Côte d'Ivoire.
participants518 MSM aged over 18 years old. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Knowledge, practices, satisfaction and preferences regarding MSM-CBTS. Factors associated with MSM-CTBS access or knowledge and with HIV testing venue preferences were examined.
resultsOnly half of the respondents (47%) reported knowing of an MSM-CBTS. Of these, 79% had already attended one. Both knowing of and ever visiting an MSM-CBTS were significantly associated with a higher number of HIV tests performed in the past 12 months and having disclosed sexual orientation to one family member.In terms of preferences, 37% of respondents said they preferred undifferentiated HIV testing sites (ie, 'all patients' HIV testing sites), 34% preferred MSM-CBTS and 29% had no preference.Those who reported being sexually attracted to women, being bisexual and those who did not know an MSM non-governmental organisation were less likely to prefer MSM-CBTS. MSM who preferred undifferentiated HIV testing sites mentioned the lack of discretion and anonymity of community-based sites and the desire to avoid the gaze of others.
conclusionCommunity-based HIV testing is well suited for MSM who identify as homosexual and those close to the MSM community, while maintaining undifferentiated HIV testing is essential for others. Both types of activities need to be maintained and developed. Healthcare professionals in undifferentiated HIV testing sites need to be properly trained in the non-judgemental reception of MSM.
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