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HIV self-testing offers benefits like increased acceptance and user empowerment, but concerns remain regarding cost, false reassurance, and potential coercion. Further research is crucial to balance advantages and drawbacks for effective implementation.

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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Globally, an estimated 60% of individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are unaware of their infection.
  • Stigma and discrimination significantly hinder the acceptance and uptake of HIV testing services worldwide.
  • The 2012 US approval of an over-the-counter HIV point-of-care test reignited the debate surrounding HIV self-testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a balanced overview of the arguments for and against HIV self-testing.
  • To critically evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of HIV self-testing as a public health strategy.
  • To highlight areas requiring further research to optimize HIV self-testing programs.

Main Methods:

  • This study presents a qualitative analysis of existing arguments and evidence.
  • It synthesizes viewpoints from proponents and opponents of HIV self-testing.
  • The analysis focuses on user acceptability, empowerment, partner testing, cost, result accuracy, and linkage to care.

Main Results:

  • Arguments supporting HIV self-testing emphasize high acceptability, user empowerment, and potential for increased awareness among at-risk populations and discordant partners.
  • Arguments against HIV self-testing cite concerns about cost-related access barriers, false reassurance from false-negative results during the window period, missed opportunities for counseling and linkage to care, and potential for partner coercion.

Conclusions:

  • HIV self-testing presents a complex public health intervention with significant potential advantages and drawbacks.
  • Further research is essential to define the risks, particularly concerning assay performance and the window period.
  • Understanding the benefits of programs designed to improve access to HIV self-test kits is critical for effective implementation.