Prefences, beliefs, and attitudes about oral fluid and blood-based HIV self-testing among truck drivers in Kenya choosing not to test for HIV

Clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa support that HIV self-testing (HIVST) can increase testing rates in difficult-to-reach populations. However, trials mostly evaluate oral fluid HIVST only. This study describes preferences for oral fluid vs. blood-based HIVST to elucidate prior trial results and inform testing programs.

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Author(s)
Mantell, J. Khalifa, A. Christian, S. Romo, M. Mwai, E. George, G. Strauss, M. Govender, K. Kelvin, E
Publication date
2022
Published in
Frontiers in Public Health
Volume, issue, & pages
10, 911932

Prefences, beliefs, and attitudes about oral fluid and blood-based HIV self-testing among truck drivers in Kenya choosing not to test for HIV

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