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Home-sampling HIV testing kits ordered online are a convenient and acceptable way to increase testing uptake. This approach allows individuals to test privately at home, overcoming barriers to traditional testing methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Undiagnosed HIV infection presents a significant public health burden in the UK.
  • The British HIV Association (BHIVA) recommends expanding HIV screening beyond traditional settings into high-prevalence areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess participant attitudes towards a pilot program expanding HIV testing.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of home-sampling HIV test kits ordered online.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study (RUClear 2011-12) offered home-sampling HIV testing (dry-blood-spot) via an online chlamydia testing service.
  • Qualitative thematic analysis of free-text data from participant questionnaires was employed.

Main Results:

  • Over 79% of participants completed questionnaires, with 30.9% providing free-text feedback.
  • Participants highly valued the accessibility and convenience of the online home-sampling service.
  • The service was found to be clinically effective, cost-effective, and acceptable to users, avoiding venipuncture and face-to-face contact.

Conclusions:

  • Online home-sampling HIV testing is an acceptable and convenient method for accessing HIV tests.
  • This service facilitated HIV testing for individuals who might not otherwise have been tested.
  • Expanding similar online home-sampling services could significantly increase HIV testing uptake.