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Decentralized HIV testing: comparing peer and mail-based distribution strategies to improve the reach of HIV self-testing among people who use drugs in Florida

Abstract Introduction People who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased risk for HIV infection. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising method for identifying new infections, but optimal distribution strategies remain understudied. Methods To characterize PWUD by HIVST distribution strategy (peers vs. ma...

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Main Authors:	William H. Eger (Author), Alexa Mutchler (Author), Tim Santamour (Author), Shelby Meaders (Author), Heather A. Pines (Author), Angela R. Bazzi (Author), Hansel E. Tookes (Author), Tyler S. Bartholomew (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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