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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2022

Examining Chinese Users' Feedback Comments on HIV Self-testing Kits From e-Commerce Platforms: Thematic and Content Analysis.

Miao Liu, Yi Zhu, Haiqing Gao, Jialing Li

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Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Miao Liu *School of Journalism and Communication, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1857-1998
Yi Zhu *School of Journalism and Communication, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5586-3773
Haiqing GaoSchool of Journalism and Communication, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8612-0366
Jialing LiSchool of Journalism and Communication, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6300-7686
Beijing Normal University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHIV self-testing is preferred by many Chinese people for its convenience and confidentiality. However, most studies on HIV self-testing (HIVST) uptake in China overfocused on men who have sex with men and overrelied on obtrusive methods such as surveys and interviews to collect data.

objectiveWe aimed to explore Chinese HIVST kit users' authentic experience via their feedback comments posted on e-commerce platforms using an unobtrusive approach.

methodsIn total, 21,018 feedback comments about buying and using HIVST kits posted on Chinese e-commerce platforms (Tmall and Pinduoduo) were collected. An inductive thematic analysis based on a random sample of 367 comments yielded several thematic features. These thematic features were developed into coding categories for a quantitative content analysis of another random sample of 1857 comments.

resultsFour themes were identified in the first study, including the expression of positive and negative emotions after and before getting the test, respectively, calling for living a clean and moral life in the future, comments on the sellers and HIVST kits, and the reasons for buying HIVST kits. The results from the second study suggested that there were significant associations between different platforms and several thematic features. Nearly 50% of the comments were related to the product itself and the disclosures of HIV-negative test results. More than 25% of the comments showed users' feelings of gratefulness after receiving negative test results such as "thank heavens for sparing my life."

conclusionsThe results suggested that Chinese users relied on HIVST kits to reduce and prevent HIV infection, while they also considered HIV infection a punishment related to moral violation such as being sexually promiscuous. The traditional Chinese health belief that health is influenced by one's morality still persists among some Chinese users. Many users also lacked appropriate knowledge about HIV transmission and self-testing kits.

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HIV InfectionsSexual and Gender MinoritiesChinaCommerceFeedbackHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleSelf-TestingChinesee-commerce platformsfeedback commentsHIV self-testing

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PMID36449327
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