Acceptability and feasibility of self-sampling for the screening of sexually transmitted infections in cabana privacy shelters.

摘要: Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) outside of traditional health-care facilities is limited by the privacy needed sample collection. We explored acceptability shelters self-collection genital swabs and tested use during mobile STI screening. Attendees ≥14 years old at two outdoor community events completed a questionnaire that assessed participant characteristics, access, rating self-collecting penile or vaginal in shelter four other private spaces: portable restroom, health van, home, doctor's office. A was used The majority (65%) 95 participants reported using somewhat very acceptable. No characteristics access factors were associated with shelters. Women rated more acceptable than restroom van. Men restroom. During screening, all 13 men women who requested testing self-sampling. Rating before after same. Privacy may enable screening without building vehicle