Feasibility of community-based HIV self-screening in South Africa: a demonstration project

• Main Authors: Limakatso Lebina (Author), Ntombexolo Seatlholo (Author), Noah Taruberekera (Author), Mopo Radebe (Author), Anthony Kinghorn (Author), Tessa Meyer (Author), Miriam Mhazo (Author), Kennedy Otwombe (Author), Khuthadzo Hlongwane (Author), Ashley Ringane (Author), Nthabiseng Koloane (Author), Mbali Nkuta (Author), Nkhensani Nkhwashu (Author), Thato Farirai (Author), Patience Kweza (Author), Thato Chidarikire (Author), Simukai Shamu (Author), Tendesayi Kufa (Author), Adrian Puren (Author), Neil Martinson (Author), Minja Milovanovic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background HIV diagnosis is a critical step in linking HIV-infected individuals to care and treatment and linking HIV-uninfected persons to prevention services. However, the uptake of HIV testing remains low in many countries. HIV self-screening (HIVSS) is acceptable to adults, but there is...