Attitudes and Acceptability on HIV Self-testing Among Key Populations: A Literature Review

摘要: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a potential strategy to overcome disparities in access and uptake of testing, particularly among key populations (KP). A literature review was conducted on the acceptability, values preferences KP. Data analyzed by country income World Bank classification, type specimen collection, level support offered other qualitative aspects. Most studies identified were from high-income countries men who have sex with (MSM) found HIVST be acceptable. In general, MSM interested because its convenient private nature. However, they had concerns about lack counseling, possible user error accuracy. KP groups regarding limited. This should research priority, as likely become more widely available, including resource-limited settings.