Background We update a previous systematic review to inform new World Health
Organization HIV self-testing (HIVST) recommendations. We compared the effects of HIVST …

HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a potential strategy to overcome disparities in access to and
uptake of HIV testing, particularly among key populations (KP). A literature review was …

Background Antiretroviral chemoprophylaxis before exposure is a promising approach for
the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Methods We randomly …

Background Achieving higher rates of partner HIV testing and couples testing among
pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa is essential for the success of …

Background Increased uptake of HIV testing by men in sub-Saharan Africa is essential for
the success of combination prevention. Self-testing is an emerging approach with high …

Background Stigma, discrimination, lack of privacy, and long waiting times partly explain
why six out of ten individuals living with HIV do not access facility-based testing. By …

Background The uptake of HIV testing and counselling services remains low in risk groups
around the world. Fear of stigmatisation, discrimination and breach of confidentiality results …

HIV self-test kits may have the potential to increase testing rates around the globe, and
thereby lead to reductions in HIV-related incidence and mortality. However, the effectiveness …

Background: Self-testing may increase HIV testing and decrease the time people with HIV
are unaware of their status, but there is concern that absence of counseling may result in …

Inadequate uptake of testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a primary
bottleneck toward universal access to treatment and care, and is an obstacle to realizing the …