Implementation of different HIV self-testing models with implications for HIV testing services during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol for secondary data analysis of the STAR Initiative in South Africa

Introduction HIV self-testing (HIVST) presents a convenient, private approach that removes barriers to providing HIV testing services. The Self-Testing Africa (STAR) Initiative aims to scale up HIVST among priority and undertested populations. HIVST has the potential to help maintain testing service...

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Main Authors: Francois Venter, Mohammed Majam, Donaldson F Conserve, Vincent Zishiri, Zelalem T Haile, Angela Tembo, Jane Phiri, Cheryl C Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/5/e048585.full