Acceptability and feasibility of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Peru and Brazil

dc.creatorVolk, Jonathan E
dc.creatorLippman, Sheri A
dc.creatorGrinsztejn, Beatriz
dc.creatorLama, Javier R
dc.creatorFernandes, Nilo Martinez
dc.creatorGonzales, Pedro
dc.creatorHessol, Nancy A
dc.creatorBuchbinder, Susan
dc.date2018-10-08T14:53:20Z
dc.date2018-10-08T14:53:20Z
dc.date2016
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-26T21:25:54Z
dc.date.available2023-09-26T21:25:54Z
dc.identifierVOLK, J. E. et al. Acceptability and Feasibility of HIV Self-Testing among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Peru and Brazil. International journal of STD & AIDS, v. 27, n. 7, p. 531–536, 2016.
dc.identifier0956-4624
dc.identifierhttps://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/29425
dc.identifier10.1177/0956462415586676
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/8872373
dc.descriptionHIV self-testing has the potential to increase testing frequency and uptake. This pilot study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of HIV self-testing in a sample of sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) in Peru and Brazil. Participants were trained to use a whole blood rapid HIV self-test and instructed to use the self-test monthly during this three-month study. Test acceptability was measured with self-reported use of the test at the one-month and three-month study visits, and test feasibility was assessed by direct observation of self-test administration at the final three-month visit. A total of 103 participants (52 in Peru and 51 in Brazil) were enrolled, and 86% completed the three-month study. Nearly all participants reported use of the self-test (97% at one-month and 98% at three-month visit), and all participants correctly interpreted the self-administered test results when observed using the test at the final study visit. HIV self-testing with a blood-based assay was highly acceptable and feasible. HIV self-testing may have the potential to increase testing frequency and to reach high-risk MSM not currently accessing HIV-testing services.
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.languageeng
dc.rightsopen access
dc.subjectHIV/AIDS
dc.subjectMSM
dc.subjectSouth America
dc.subjectDiagnosis
dc.subjectHomosexual
dc.subjectMen
dc.subjectScreening
dc.subjectSelf-testing
dc.subjectViral disease
dc.titleAcceptability and feasibility of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Peru and Brazil
dc.typeArticle


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