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ArticleInternational journal of STD & AIDS2026

Comprehensive at-home sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) testing program: A pilot study.

Brandon L Christensen, Chantal L Rytz, Jason E Black, Grace Kwon, Nolan E Hill, Pam Krause, Kevin Fonseca, Myles Leslie, Deirdre L Church, Christopher T Naugler and 4 more

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Article in International journal of STD & AIDS, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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14 authors.

Brandon L ChristensenCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Chantal L RytzCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Jason E BlackCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Grace KwonCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Nolan E HillCenter for Sexuality, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Pam KrauseCenter for Sexuality, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Kevin FonsecaCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Myles LeslieCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5759-7993
Deirdre L ChurchCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-8306-8099
Christopher T NauglerCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Phillip LacapNational Laboratory for HIV Reference Service, National Microbiology Laboratory Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
John KimNational Laboratory for HIV Reference Service, National Microbiology Laboratory Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Caley B ShukalekCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Ranjani SomayajiCumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3731-9675

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BackgroundRates of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) are rapidly increasing. Despite the high diagnostic accuracy of self-testing, no fully remote STBBI testing programs are available in Canada. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a fully-remote, web-based, at-home STBBI testing (self-collection) program in Calgary, Canada.MethodsParticipants who were Alberta residents aged ≥16 years self-enrolled into a web-based platform between February 2023 and March 2024 and completed consent and intake questionnaires consisting of demographic and sexual health data. Kits were mailed, and samples were self-collected including swabs, urine and dried blood spot cards. Results of processed kits were communicated securely to participants. Surveys to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the process were completed.ResultsOf the 156 participants (39.7% men, 37.3 ± 10.5 years) from diverse sex and gender backgrounds who completed the intake, 43% (

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Blood-Borne InfectionsMass ScreeningSelf CareSelf-TestingSexually Transmitted DiseasesAdolescentAdultAlbertaFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansInternetMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePilot Projectsdiagnosispilot studyremote testingSexually transmitted infections and blood borne infectionssurveillance

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PMCPMC12783378

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