Accuracy of and preferences for blood-based versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in Malawi: a cross-sectional study

Accuracy of and preferences for blood-based versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in Malawi: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) can use either oral-fluid or blood-based tests. Studies have shown strong preferences for self-testing compared to facility-based services. Despite availability of low-cost blood-based HIVST options, to date, HIVST implementation in sub-Saharan Africa has...

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Main Authors: Ailva O’Reilly, Webster Mavhu, Melissa Neuman, Moses K. Kumwenda, Cheryl C. Johnson, George Sinjani, Pitchaya Indravudh, Augustin Choko, Karin Hatzold, Elizabeth L. Corbett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
Self-testing
Cross-sectional study
Malawi
Sub-Saharan Africa
Men
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09231-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09231-1

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