Association of anticipated HIV testing stigma and provider mistrust on preference for HIV self-testing among cisgender men who have sex with men in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Olivia T. Sison (Author), Emmanuel S. Baja (Author), Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez (Author), Ma. Irene N. Quilantang (Author), Godofreda V. Dalmacion (Author), Ernest Genesis Guevara (Author), Rhoda Myra Garces-Bacsal (Author), Charlotte Hemingway (Author), Miriam Taegtmeyer (Author), Don Operario (Author), Katie B. Biello (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background New HIV infections in the Philippines are increasing at an alarming rate. However, over three quarters of men who have sex with men (MSM) have never been tested for HIV. HIV self-testing (HIVST) may increase overall testing rates by removing barriers, particularly fear of stigmat...