HIV Self-Testing

HIVST provides a confidential, convenient, user-controlled way to assess HIV status. HIV self-testing has been shown to be acceptable among men in Sub-Saharan Africa. HIVST involves collecting one's own sample, testing privately at a conve…

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HIVST provides a confidential, convenient, user-controlled way to assess HIV status. HIV self-testing has been shown to be acceptable among men in Sub-Saharan Africa. HIVST involves collecting one's own sample, testing privately at a convenient time, and independently interpreting the result. HIVST could replace or supplement provider-based testing intervals in PrEP services.