A systematic review of qualitative evidence on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV self-testing in Africa

A systematic review of qualitative evidence on factors enabling and deterring uptake of HIV self-testing in Africa

Abstract Background More than 40% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa are unaware of their HIV status. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a novel approach with a potential to increase uptake of HIV testing and linkage to care for people who test HIV positive. We explored HIV stakeholder’s perceptions about fac...

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Main Authors: Bernard Njau, Christopher Covin, Esther Lisasi, Damian Damian, Declare Mushi, Andrew Boulle, Catherine Mathews
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
AIDS
HIV testing
HIVST
Barriers
Facilitators
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7685-1

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