SynthesisCurrent HIV/AIDS reports2022
Examining the Use of HIV Self-Testing to Support PrEP Delivery: a Systematic Literature Review.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Barriers and facilitators to engagement with the PrEP care continuum among sexual minority men in China: a systematic review.Sexual health · 2025Pooled it
- Linkage to care and prevention after HIV self-testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2024Pooled it
- Telehealth Models for PrEP Delivery: A Systematic Review of Acceptability, Implementation, and Impact on the PrEP Care Continuum in the United States.AIDS and behavior · 2024Pooled it
- How much does HIV self-testing cost in low and middle income countries? A systematic review of evidence from economic studies.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Qualitative Insights on Client and Provider Barriers and Facilitators to Using a Novel Online HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Delivery Model in Kenya.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2026Trial
- Acceptability of six-monthly PrEP dispensing supported with interim HIV self-testing to simplify PrEP delivery in Kenya: findings from qualitative research.BMC health services research · 2024Trial
- Determinants of PrEP Delivery Platform Choice in Adolescents and Young People: The Fast-PrEP Project in Cape Town, South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence and HIV Self-Testing App Among Women in the South Bronx: 12-Month Usability, Acceptability, and Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Cascade Outcomes Among Black Cisgender Women in the Southern United States.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2026Article
- Trends in HIV Testing Among Adults in the Deep South: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2017-2023.AIDS and behavior · 2025Article
- HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) modalities and service delivery preferences among black cisgender emerging and older adult women in Baltimore, Maryland.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Opportunity for cost savings with a novel differentiated model of PrEP delivery: a comparative costing analysis of six-month PrEP supported by interim HIV self-testing and standard of care PrEP dispensing in Kenya.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- HIV-1 testing in the context of expanding PrEP modalities.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2025Article
- Reaching priority populations with different HIV self-testing distribution models in South Africa: an analysis of programme data.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Investigating the effectiveness of web-based HIV self-test distribution and linkage to HIV treatment and PrEP among groups at elevated risk of HIV in Viet Nam provinces: a mixed-methods analysis of implementation from pilot to scale-up.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2024Article
- High Rates of Missed HIV Testing Among Oral PrEP Users in the United States From 2018-2021: A National Assessment on Compliance With HIV Testing Recommendations of the CDC PrEP Guidelines.Open forum infectious diseases · 2024Article
- Exploring adolescent girls and young women's PrEP-user profiles: qualitative insights into differentiated PrEP delivery platform selection and engagement in Cape Town, South Africa.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2024Article
- Accuracy of and preferences for blood-based versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in Malawi: a cross-sectional study.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
- COVID-19 self-testing: Countries accelerating policies ahead of WHO guidelines during pandemics, a global consultation.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Dynamics of HIV self-testing uptake among sexual and gender minorities: pre and during COVID-19.Revista de saude publica · 2024Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewHIV self-testing (HIVST) has the potential to expand access to and uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery. We conducted a systematic literature review to understand the evidence on HIVST use for PrEP delivery. RECENT
findingsAfter screening 1055 records, we included eight: three randomized trials and five values and preferences studies. None measured PrEP initiation. Most studies occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa (7/8) and included different populations. One trial found that HIVST use between quarterly clinic visits as part of an adherence package with biofeedback slightly increased adherence; the other two trials found that HIVST use between or in lieu of quarterly clinic visits had no significant or non-inferior effects on adherence. HIVST to support PrEP delivery was acceptable, feasible, and preferred. HIVST use for PrEP continuation largely resulted in similar outcomes to standard-of-care delivery and was perceived acceptable and feasible. Further research is needed to optimize HIVST use within PrEP programming.
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